Santa Clara, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 54.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $22,820 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Santa Clara, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher