Ithaca, New York vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 2.9% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,526 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
19% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Ithaca, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher