Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Albany

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 92.7 → 87.7
Rent Delta: +$35/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 5% lower cost of living
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - $5K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 92.7
RPP 87.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,094/mo
$1,129/mo
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
💼 Wages
$60,703
$55,591
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
🔒 Crime
223 per 100K
300 per 100K
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
🎓 Schools
14:1
14.5:1
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
👶 Childcare
$10,407/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
1855 violations
2663 violations
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)