Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 46.9% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $293,801 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Blacksburg, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  107.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher