Helena, Alabama vs. Christiansburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Christiansburg, Virginia is 13.3% cheaper than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,000 in Christiansburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Christiansburg, Virginia is cheaper than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Christiansburg
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Christiansburg, VA
Compared to Helena, Christiansburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower