New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.8% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,878 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to New Bedford, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower