Bloomington, Illinois vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 15.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,949 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Bloomington, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower