Manhattan, New York vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 51.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $121,161 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Manhattan, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  55.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% lower