Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 7.2% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,780 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Blacksburg, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower