Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 44.2% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,837 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Arlington, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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