Fall River, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.8% cheaper than Fall River, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,585 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Fall River, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Fall River, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower