Huntsville, Alabama vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 18.3% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $118,302 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Huntsville, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher