Tempe, Arizona vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 15.2% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $80,573 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Tempe, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher