Champaign, Illinois vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.6% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,138 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Champaign, 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)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher