Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Alabama vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 10.8% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,394 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Athens, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% higher
      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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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