Columbia, Missouri vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 19.5% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $0 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Columbia, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher