What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

A salary of $65,000 in Blacksburg, Virginia should increase to $102,503 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLACKSBURG vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 57.7% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,503 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Washington
than in Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Blacksburg, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

117.9% higher

Health

18.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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