Elmer, New Jersey vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 2.4% cheaper than Elmer, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,824 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmer, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Elmer, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Elmer, New Jersey
Elmer, NJ vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Elmer, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower