Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 23.1% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,644 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Socorro
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Blacksburg, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower