Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.5% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,658 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Austin
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Blacksburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower