Lakewood, Colorado vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 26.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,759 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Lakewood, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower