Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 81.4% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,681 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Gilroy
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher