Sarasota, Florida vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 4.3% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,566 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Sarasota, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher