Sacramento, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 11.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $119,124 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Sacramento, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower