What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Aiken, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Aiken, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Aiken, South Carolina should increase to $93,250 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.

AIKEN vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Aiken, South Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 24.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,250 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, SC vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Aiken, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

14.9% lower

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Aiken, South Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Aiken, SC vs. Charlottesville, VA

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