What is a pro or con of living in Charlottesville, Virginiacompared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 110% more expensive in Charlottesville.

What salary do I need to live in Charlottesville, Virginia copmared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in West Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $94,343 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.

WEST COLUMBIA vs. CHARLOTTESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 25.8% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,343 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, SC vs. Charlottesville, VA

Compared to West Columbia, Charlottesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

12.1% lower

Health

9.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Columbia, SC vs. Charlottesville, VA

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