Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 19.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,933 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Tacoma, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.3% higher
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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