Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 8.2% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,126 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Fresno
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower