Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 23.9% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $111,487 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Columbia
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Blacksburg, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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