Cost of Living Calculator - Charlottesville, Virginia vs Rural Retreat, Virginia


The cost of living in Rural Retreat, Virginia is 28.9% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,332 in Rural Retreat, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rural Retreat, Virginia is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Rural Retreat
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs Rural Retreat, VA
Compared to Charlottesville, Rural Retreat is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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