Charlottesville, VA vs Midlothian, VA

Charlottesville, VA and Midlothian, VA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Charlottesville scores 115 while Midlothian scores 119 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Charlottesville is $1,453/month compared to $1,764/month in Midlothian — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Charlottesville has cheaper rent, Midlothian actually has lower median home values ($381,600 vs $448,400).

Median household income in Charlottesville is $69,829 compared to $105,927 in Midlothian (-34.1%). While Midlothian is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Charlottesville spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Midlothian.