Blacksburg, VA vs Bon Air, VA

Blacksburg is moderately more affordable than Bon Air, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Blacksburg scores 105 compared to 114 for Bon Air, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bon Air can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blacksburg is $1,290/month compared to $1,731/month in Bon Air — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blacksburg has cheaper rent, Bon Air actually has lower median home values ($329,200 vs $417,200).

Median household income in Blacksburg is $48,070 compared to $97,620 in Bon Air (-50.8%). While Bon Air is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blacksburg spend roughly 32.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Bon Air. The Bon Air ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.