Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 40.4% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $147,372 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Washington
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Charlottesville, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  87.9% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower