Manhattan, Kansas vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 12.0% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $83,968 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Manhattan, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher