What is a pro or con of living in San Carlos, Californiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 389% more expensive in San Carlos.

What salary do I need to live in San Carlos, California copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $149,021 in San Carlos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. SAN CARLOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 198.0% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $149,021 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. San Carlos, CA

Compared to Charlottesville, San Carlos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

198.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

538.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

100.1% higher

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. San Carlos, CA

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