What is a pro or con of living in Blacksburg, Virginiacompared to Sulphur, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Blacksburg.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Sulphur, Louisiana should increase to $80,349 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.

SULPHUR vs. BLACKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Sulphur, Louisiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 14.8% more expensive than Sulphur, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,349 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Sulphur, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Sulphur, Louisiana

Sulphur, LA vs. Blacksburg, VA

Compared to Sulphur, Blacksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% higher

Commute

30.9% lower

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Sulphur, Louisiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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