College Station, Texas vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 7.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,788 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to College Station, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher