What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $197,970 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 32.0% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $197,970 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Winston Salem, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Charlottesville, VA

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