Frederick, Maryland vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 1.6% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $137,690 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Frederick, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower