Bloomington, Indiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 8.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,016 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Bloomington, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher