Santa Clara, California vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 59.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $20,311 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Santa Clara, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  55.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower