Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 3.7% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,136 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Charlottesville, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower