West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 5.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $34,862 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to West Lafayette, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher