Austin, Texas vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 17.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,607 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Austin, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher