| | Blacksburg, VA | Eden Prairie, MN | United States |
| Overall | 89.6 | 107.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.3 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Health | 117.2 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 103.9 | 150.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $362,100 | $437,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,190.0% | 9,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.1 | 103.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.1 | 144.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Blacksburg 
12 Reviews
Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and More
Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The More
4 great seasons without More
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Reviews for Eden Prairie 
8 Reviews
I have lived in Minnesota for 33 years and have worked in Eden Prairie for 10 years as a software developer. The Minnesota metro is known for its high number of fortune More
Eden Prairie (EP) is a great place to live. Lots of shopping, plenty of restaurants, small businesses, large employers, low unemployment rate, only about 15 minutes to More
Winter starts in September and doesn't end until May. There is lots of snow, and from December - early April, white snow against gray skies will be the prevalent color, More
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