What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,688 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 15.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,688 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Allentown, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

28.3% lower

Health

3.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA

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