What is a pro or con of living in Blacksburg, Virginiacompared to Richmond, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Blacksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Blacksburg, Virginia copmared to Richmond, Kentucky?

A salary of $60,000 in Richmond, Kentucky should increase to $67,412 in Blacksburg, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. BLACKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Kentucky vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 12.4% more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,412 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond, KY vs. Blacksburg, VA

Compared to Richmond, Blacksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

15.3% lower

Health

13.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Kentucky vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, KY vs. Blacksburg, VA

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