Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 75.7% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $131,780 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Seattle
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Blacksburg, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  121.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher