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Blacksburg, VA vs Annapolis, MD

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Are people in Annapolis older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Annapolis is 15.6 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Annapolis or Blacksburg?
- Annapolis housing costs are 52.7% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Annapolis or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Annapolis is 12.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

Things to do in Annapolis?
Annapolis, Maryland is situated in Anne Arundel County giving visitors leisure areas such as Quiet Waters Park while also having restaurants like The Boatyard Bar & Grill plus entertainment opportunities at Annapolis Towne Centre.

 Blacksburg, VAAnnapolis, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,581329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Annapolis    31 Reviews

Annapolis has extremely charming areas (mostly old Annapolis neighborhood's)-- Those very old area near the water have Amazing charm. You can start with downtown West  More

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Well, I really would give living in Annapolis 3.5 stars. I moved here by myself several years ago. One of the highs of this place is that there are a lot of terrific  More

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When we were trying to decide where in the USA to relocate to, Annapolis had enough interest that it made our list. Ultimately, we found a different city that offered  More

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