What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Charlottesville.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Chesapeake, Virginia should increase to $77,904 in Charlottesville, Virginia (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.

CHESAPEAKE vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 3.9% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,904 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Chesapeake, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

28.9% lower

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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