Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Hershey, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 7.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,822 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Hershey
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Hershey, PA
Compared to Blacksburg, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.