Rochester, Minnesota vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 16.0% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $104,400 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Rochester, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher