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Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 353.2% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,639 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
758% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Palo Alto is:
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  353.2% higher
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  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  905.7% higher
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  Utilities
  11.8% lower
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  126.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
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  Personal
  5.0% higher
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