What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $500,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $356,242 in Charlottesville, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 28.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $356,242 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to Washington, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

46.8% lower

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Charlottesville, VA

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