Cost of Living in Longwood Dr, Charlottesville, VA

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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
51%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Longwood Dr Charlottesville Virginia
Cost of living118122111
Groceries104104103
Health care104104103
Housing151165129
Transportation103103105
Utilities106106104
Lifestyle & Entertainment101101103
Household Items104104102
Education & Childcare106106109
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Longwood Dr is 6% higher than the Charlottesville average
  • The cost of living in Longwood Dr is 18% higher than the national average
  • Longwood Dr housing is 51% higher than the national average
  • Virginia general sales tax is 4% higher than the national average
  • Virginia state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$165,621$13,802$3,864$4,969

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      Virginia 5.3% 6%

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      Virginia 2% 5.75%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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