Beckley, West Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 36.2% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,117 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Beckley, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher