What is a pro or con of living in Blacksburg, Virginiacompared to Burlington, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 233% more expensive in Blacksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Blacksburg, Virginia copmared to Burlington, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Burlington, Iowa should increase to $69,505 in Blacksburg, Virginia (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.

BURLINGTON vs. BLACKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Iowa vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 39.0% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,505 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Burlington, Iowa

Burlington, IA vs. Blacksburg, VA

Compared to Burlington, Blacksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% higher

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

270.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

2.6% higher

Health

0.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Iowa vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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