Boston, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 37.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,819 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Boston, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower