New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.0% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,998 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to New Orleans, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher