St. Albans, West Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 19.4% more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,688 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in St. Albans, West Virginia
St. Albans, WV vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to St. Albans, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher