Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 3.9% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,937 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Banner Elk
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Blacksburg, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower