Takoma Park, Maryland vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 28.2% cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $111,322 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park, MD vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Takoma Park, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher