Zip 22903 (Charlottesville, VA) Cost of Living


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Charlottesville cost of living score
105.2
More expensive
5.2% higher
than the US average
1.0% higher
than the Virginia average
Charlottesville (zip 22903), Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.2% higher than the U.S. average and 1.0% lower than the average for Virginia.

Zip 22903 (Charlottesville, VA)

Housing costs in Charlottesville?
A typical home costs $455,800, which is 34.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.8% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charlottesville costs $1,460 per month, which is 4.3% more than the national average of $1,400 and 4.1% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Charlottesville?
To live comfortably in Charlottesville (zip 22903), Virginia, a minimum annual income of $87,480 for a family, and $48,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charlottesville?
The cost of living in 22903 Charlottesville, VA is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Charlottesville is 103.99, which is 3.99 points higher than the U.S. average index of 100. Although this might make it seem expensive, housing costs remain relatively affordable compared to other cities in Virginia. Renters will pay an average of $1,195 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center and about $1,062 outside of the center. Groceries are about 8% more expensive than the national average while healthcare costs are 6% cheaper.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlottesvilleVirginiaUnited States
  105.2104.2100.0
  101.499.6100
  106.4103.1100.0
  142.1112.9100.0
  $455,800$343,200$338,100
  101.3%99.3%100.0%
  74.499.4100.0
  141.5113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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