Santa Clarita, California vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 27.3% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $72,746 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher