Living in Charlottesville versus living in Staunton
Posted on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
So, you want (or perhaps) need to move to the western part of Virginia. You’re attempting to figure out where you want to live—Staunton or Charlottesville. It’s not an easy decision to make because both cities have a great deal to offer, but there are important differences that you need to be made aware of if you’re deciding between Condos Charlottesville Va and condos in Staunton. First, what is the difference in the cost of living between these two beautiful cities? The cost of living index in 2008 in Staunton was 87.2. This is below average, as the U.S. average is 100. In Charlottesville, the cost of living is at 3.89 percent, which is higher than the rest of the country, and obviously, higher than it is in Staunton. So, if this will play into your decision about where you live, then you might enjoy Staunton more.
The cities do have a quite a lot in common despite the differences in the cost of living, which is why Staunton might be the more attractive city, all things being equal. The cities are both historic regions, and in overlapping ways. Civil war history is prevalent through both regions, even though even though Charlottesville is more keen on doing civil war re-enactments and the like. Charlottesville has a fair amount of designated civil war “Trail Signs,” including Scottsville and the Rio Hill Skirmish. The famed Gen. George Armstrong Custer, leading a cavalry detachment to burn mills and destroy bridges in Charlottesville, was stopped here by Confederates. A good display describing the battle is located on the wall of Subway Sandwiches in the shopping center. At the end of the day, you really can’t go wrong no matter which of these cities you choose to live in. Since they are both historical regions, and in overlapping ways, I would personally pick Staunton simply because the city is as equally nice as Charlottsville and it costs slightly less to live there. Either way, both cities are marvelous, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy your time in either city.
