Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Lancaster, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lancaster, Massachusetts is 24.3% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,293 in Lancaster, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Massachusetts is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Lancaster, MA
Compared to Blacksburg, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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