What is a pro or con of living in Pacific Grove, Californiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 181% more expensive in Pacific Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Pacific Grove, California copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $186,580 in Pacific Grove, California (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.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. PACIFIC GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 86.6% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $186,580 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Pacific Grove, CA

Compared to Charlottesville, Pacific Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

216.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% lower

Commute

37.2% higher

Health

35.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Pacific Grove, CA

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