What is a pro or con of living in Blacksburg, Virginiacompared to Waltham, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Blacksburg.

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

A salary of $64,600 in Waltham, Massachusetts could decrease to $41,349 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.

WALTHAM vs. BLACKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 36.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,349 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA

Compared to Waltham, Blacksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% lower

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

31.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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