Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 3.0% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $17,814 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Blacksburg, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower