Mountain View, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 61.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $35,011 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Mountain View, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher