Phoenix, Arizona vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 12.1% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,892 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher