West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 13.7% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,323 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to West Chester, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower