East Lansing, Michigan vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 5.9% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,055 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to East Lansing, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher