Swans Island, Maine vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 12.2% more expensive than Swans Island, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,119 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Swans Island, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Swans Island, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Swans Island, Maine
Swans Island, ME vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Swans Island, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher