Elk Grove, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 21.6% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $39,218 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Elk Grove, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower