| | Blacksburg, VA | Sykesville, MD | United States |
| Overall | 89.6 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.3 | 104.8 | 100 |
| Health | 117.2 | 84.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 103.9 | 155.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $362,100 | $504,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,190.0% | 10,710.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.1 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.1 | 120.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Blacksburg 
12 Reviews
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
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
4 great seasons without More
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Reviews for Sykesville 1 Reviews
A nice place to live except Maryland is heavy handed on Taxes and does not provide enough incentives for retirees to More
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