Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 8.2% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,309 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Blacksburg, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher