Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 19.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $96,709 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower