What is a pro or con of living in Blacksburg, Virginiacompared to Springfield, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Blacksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Blacksburg, Virginia copmared to Springfield, Virginia?

A salary of $140,000 in Springfield, Virginia could decrease to $93,627 in Blacksburg, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. BLACKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 33.1% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,627 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Springfield, Virginia

Springfield, VA vs. Blacksburg, VA

Compared to Springfield, Blacksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

51.2% lower

Health

14.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, VA vs. Blacksburg, VA

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