What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $61,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $95,394 in Seattle, Washington (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. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

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 $95,394 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

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

146.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

31.5% lower

Commute

91.0% higher

Health

17.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Seattle, WA

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