Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 7.6% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $147,919 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower