What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Fairmont, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 194% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Fairmont, West Virginia?

A salary of $47,001 in Fairmont, West Virginia should increase to $65,327 in Charlottesville, Virginia (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.

FAIRMONT vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 39.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,327 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont, WV vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Fairmont, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

188.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.1% higher

Commute

1.2% lower

Health

14.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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