Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 5.9% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $117,654 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Santa Fe, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower