Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 7.3% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,497 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
72% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Blacksburg, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher