South Bend, Indiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 27.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $101,867 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to South Bend, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher