St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 27.0% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $63,497 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to St. Joseph, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher