What is a pro or con of living in Fredericksburg, Virginiacompared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Fredericksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Fredericksburg, Virginia copmared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Blacksburg, Virginia should increase to $56,649 in Fredericksburg, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLACKSBURG vs. FREDERICKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 13.3% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,649 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Fredericksburg
than in Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA vs. Fredericksburg, VA

Compared to Blacksburg, Fredericksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

49.8% higher

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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