Aliso Viejo, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 29.5% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $70,499 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Aliso Viejo, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher