Looking for a fresh start in a new Charlottesville neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville for 2025, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 3,535
-15%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 119
15% lower than Charlottesville
Population 813
-15%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 119
15% lower than Charlottesville
Population 1,209
-14%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 119
14% lower than Charlottesville
Population 3,429
-11%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 119
11% lower than Charlottesville
Population 538
-9%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 119
9% lower than Charlottesville
Population 1,291
-8%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 119
8% lower than Charlottesville
Population 2,788
-8%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 119
8% lower than Charlottesville
Population 444
-8%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 119
8% lower than Charlottesville
Population 942
-3%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 119
3% lower than Charlottesville
Population 655
-3%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 119
3% lower than Charlottesville
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