Bellingham, Washington vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 22.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,758 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Bellingham, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower