Athens, Ohio vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.3% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,139 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Athens, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher