Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California is 73.5% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,766 in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Lagunitas Forest Knolls, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Lagunitas Forest Knolls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% higher
      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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher