Richmond, Virginia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 11.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $195,395 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Richmond, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher