Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 22.1% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,429 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Blacksburg, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower