Opelika, Alabama vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 21.1% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,830 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Opelika, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower