Chicago, Illinois vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is essentially the same as Chicago, Illinois.
The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is essentially the same as Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago, IL vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Chicago, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower