Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 1.0% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,119 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Blacksburg
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher