Short Pump, Virginia vs. Christiansburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Christiansburg, Virginia is 19.5% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,279 in Christiansburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Christiansburg, Virginia is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Christiansburg
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Christiansburg, VA
Compared to Short Pump, Christiansburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower