Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Lake Ridge, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 11.5% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $133,756 in Lake Ridge, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ridge, Virginia is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in Lake Ridge
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Lake Ridge, VA
Compared to Charlottesville, Lake Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher