Auburn, Washington vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 28.0% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,011 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Auburn, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  57.1% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower