Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 12.7% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,335 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
158% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  158.6% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher