DeKalb, Illinois vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 13.4% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,052 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Dekalb, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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)
  101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher