Alabaster, Alabama vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 0.9% cheaper than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $108,973 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Alabaster, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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