Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 7.5% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,625 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower