What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona could decrease to $37,729 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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 24.5% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,729 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Scottsdale, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

34.1% lower

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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