What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Fredericksburg, Virginia?

Transportation is 22% cheaper in Charlottesville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Fredericksburg, Virginia could decrease to $49,584 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.

FREDERICKSBURG vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 0.8% cheaper than Fredericksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,584 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
22% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Fredericksburg, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

22.6% lower

Health

2.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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