What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Charlottesville.

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

A salary of $249,950 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $259,629 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 3.9% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $259,629 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Virginia Beach, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

26.5% lower

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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