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| Expense | Charlottesville | Dallas | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.25 | $14.40 | Charlottesville |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $45.00 | $57.60 | Charlottesville |
| Cappuccino | $3.38 | $4.32 | Charlottesville |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $255 | $326 | Charlottesville |
| Monthly public transport pass | $41.25 | $52.80 | Charlottesville |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $109 | $139 | Charlottesville |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $31.50 | $40.32 | Charlottesville |
| Fitness club membership | $31.50 | $40.32 | Charlottesville |
| Cinema ticket | $8.25 | $10.56 | Charlottesville |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $713 | $971 | Charlottesville |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $496 | $675 | Charlottesville |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,488 | $2,026 | Charlottesville |
| Total single-person budget | $1,246 | $1,635 | Charlottesville |
| Average net salary | $3,900 | $4,992 |
Charlottesville is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Charlottesville runs about $1,246 versus $1,635 in Dallas — a difference of roughly 31%.
Salary-adjusted, Dallas leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Charlottesville · Full cost of living in Dallas