| | Charlottesville, VA | Abingdon, VA | United States |
| Overall | 105.2 | 83.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.3 | 96.5 | 100 |
| Health | 106.4 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.9 | 64.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $429,400 | $246,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,040.0% | 9,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.0 | 79.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 142.2 | 105.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Charlottesville 
44 Reviews
I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are More
Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality, More
Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for More
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Reviews for Abingdon 
9 Reviews
We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail, More
We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail, More
My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to More
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