Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 3.1% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $106,621 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher