Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 21.9% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $253,874 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Blacksburg, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower