Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 50.6% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $388,531 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Arlington
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Charlottesville, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher