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Blacksburg, VA vs Cave Spring, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Cave Spring or is it cheaper to live in Blacksburg?
- Cave Spring is 1.3% more expensive than Blacksburg.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cave Spring or Blacksburg?
- Cave Spring housing costs are 18.1% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Blacksburg or is Health Care more affordable in Cave Spring.
- Health related expenses are 5.1% less in Cave Spring.
 Blacksburg, VACave Spring, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.8100
 Food & Groceries103.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.2100
 Housing103.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$253,700$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock78.3100
 Miscellaneous139.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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