Charlottesville, VA vs Sudley, VA

Charlottesville is moderately more affordable than Sudley, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Charlottesville scores 115 compared to 132 for Sudley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sudley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Charlottesville is $1,453/month compared to $1,974/month in Sudley — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Charlottesville has cheaper rent, Sudley actually has lower median home values ($417,100 vs $448,400).

Median household income in Charlottesville is $69,829 compared to $92,101 in Sudley (-24.2%). While Sudley 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, less than the 25.7% in Sudley.