Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Mount Vernon, Illinois


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 28.1% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,969 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Blacksburg, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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