Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Puget Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puget Island, Washington is 7.4% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $107,435 in Puget Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puget Island, Washington is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Puget Island
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Puget Island, WA
Compared to Blacksburg, Puget Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower