Olympia, Washington vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 4.1% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,739 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Olympia, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher