Hobbs, New Mexico vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 20.6% more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,436 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Hobbs, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher