Gainesville, Florida vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 19.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $104,319 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Gainesville, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher