Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Somerville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 10.9% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,050 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
75% more expensive in Somerville
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Somerville, NJ
Compared to Charlottesville, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher