Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Elon, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elon, North Carolina is 7.1% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $111,455 in Elon, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elon, North Carolina is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Elon
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Elon, NC
Compared to Blacksburg, Elon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher