What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 259% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $95,000 in Altoona, Pennsylvania should increase to $136,277 in Charlottesville, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALTOONA vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 43.4% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $136,277 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Altoona, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

298.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

12.6% lower

Health

20.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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