What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,095 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 2.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,095 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Philadelphia, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

88.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

49.3% lower

Health

4.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA

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