What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Cottage Grove, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Cottage Grove, Minnesota?

A salary of $248,000 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota should increase to $254,645 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.

COTTAGE GROVE vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 2.7% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $254,645 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, MN vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Cottage Grove, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

33.0% lower

Health

43.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cottage Grove, MN vs. Charlottesville, VA

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