Asheville, North Carolina vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 9.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,175 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Asheville, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower