Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 10.4% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,373 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Richmond
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Charlottesville, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower