Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Elma, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elma, New York is 8.3% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,136 in Elma, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, New York is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Elma
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Elma, NY
Compared to Blacksburg, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower