What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Lakeland, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Lakeland, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Lakeland, Florida should increase to $60,759 in Charlottesville, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKELAND vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakeland, Florida vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 21.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,759 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, FL vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Lakeland, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

14.9% lower

Health

5.5% higher

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Personal

12.4% higher

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Lakeland, Florida vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lakeland, FL vs. Charlottesville, VA

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