Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 56.4% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $172,022 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Seattle
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Charlottesville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  91.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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