Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 16.5% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,272 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Troy
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Blacksburg, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  90.3% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher