Emmaus, Pennsylvania vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 4.5% cheaper than Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,200 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Emmaus, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus, PA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Emmaus, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower