Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 20.2% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,078 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Reading, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher