Tempe, Arizona vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 4.7% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,647 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Tempe, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher