Madison, Wisconsin vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 5.8% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $165,023 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Madison, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher