Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 21.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,773 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher