Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 20.6% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,292 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Harrisonburg, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher