Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs The Plains, Virginia


The cost of living in The Plains, Virginia is 73.7% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,859 in The Plains, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Plains, Virginia is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in The Plains
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs The Plains, VA
Compared to Blacksburg, The Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  120.5% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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