San Francisco, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 56.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,982 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to San Francisco, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  54.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower