Lafayette, Indiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $342,790 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher