Louisville, Kentucky vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.5% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $69,485 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Louisville, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher