Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 16.6% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,555 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Lowell, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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