Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,348 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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