Charlottesville Metro Area, VA Cost of Living


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Charlottesville cost of living score
102
More expensive
2.0% higher
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the Virginia average
Charlottesville Virgi Metro Area, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.0% higher than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for Virginia.

Charlottesville Metro Area, VA

Housing costs in Charlottesville?
A typical home costs $400,400, which is 18.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.7% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charlottesville costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Charlottesville?
To live comfortably in Charlottesville Virgi Metro Area, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charlottesville?
The cost of living in the Charlottesville, VA Metro Area is higher than the national average. According to a recent survey, it was found that the cost of living in this area was 102, with the US average Cost of Living being 100. This is largely due to the high median house value in this area which is $400400 compared to the US average of $338100. People looking to move here can expect to pay more for housing and other necessities than they would in other areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlottesvilleVirginiaUnited States
  102.0104.2100.0
  98.599.6100
  105.2103.1100.0
  116.5112.9100.0
  $400,400$343,200$338,100
  101.0%99.3%100.0%
  82.099.4100.0
  132.9113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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