Dothan, Alabama vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.0% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,987 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Dothan, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher