Acton, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 36.4% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,812 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Acton, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower