Seattle, Washington vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 36.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,184 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Seattle, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower