Iowa City, Iowa vs. Blackstone, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blackstone, Virginia is 13.5% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,234 in Blackstone, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blackstone, Virginia is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Blackstone
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Blackstone, VA
Compared to Iowa City, Blackstone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower