What is a pro or con of living in Christiansburg, Virginiacompared to St. Albans, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Christiansburg.

What salary do I need to live in Christiansburg, Virginia copmared to St. Albans, West Virginia?

A salary of $68,000 in St. Albans, West Virginia should increase to $74,035 in Christiansburg, 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.

ST. ALBANS vs. CHRISTIANSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Albans, West Virginia vs. Christiansburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Christiansburg, Virginia is 8.9% more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,035 in Christiansburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Christiansburg, 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
84% more expensive in Christiansburg
than in St. Albans, West Virginia

St. Albans, WV vs. Christiansburg, VA

Compared to St. Albans, Christiansburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

24.6% lower

Health

13.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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St. Albans, West Virginia vs. Christiansburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Albans, WV vs. Christiansburg, VA

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