California, Maryland vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 4.6% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,207 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to California, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower