Hamden, Connecticut vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 12.0% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $66,014 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Hamden, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower