What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Dover, Delaware?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Charlottesville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Dover, Delaware should increase to $57,503 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.

DOVER vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Dover, Delaware vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 15.0% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $57,503 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Dover, Delaware

Dover, DE vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Dover, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

15.8% lower

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Dover, Delaware vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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