Douglas, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.5% cheaper than Douglas, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,725 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Douglas, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Douglas, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Douglas, Massachusetts
Douglas, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Douglas, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower