Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.5% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,849 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Martinsburg, 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher