Newport News, Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 4.6% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $130,750 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Newport News, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher