Abilene, Texas vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 35.3% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,654 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Abilene, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher