Lexington, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 25.2% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $125,204 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Lexington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Lexington, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher