Lorton, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 22.8% cheaper than Lorton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,625 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Lorton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Lorton, Virginia
Lorton, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Lorton, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower