Pasadena, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 42.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $43,313 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Pasadena, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher