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Washington vs Blacksburg
Washington and Blacksburg
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Blacksburg are under the US rate in this release, 2.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Washington to Blacksburg
In 2022-2023, 222 households filed a move from Washington to Blacksburg (about 279 people, average adjusted gross income $55,919). 229 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,916 in Washington and $1,103 in Blacksburg. Washington has a state tax on wages. Blacksburg has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Blacksburg is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 124% in Washington.
Blacksburg averages 206 sunny days, with July highs around 88°F and January nights around 32°F. Washington is 203 sunny days, 89°F in July, 29°F in January. Commutes average 21 minutes in Blacksburg and 34 in Washington.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 222 households moved Washington → Blacksburg (about 279 people, average AGI $55,919). 229 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Washington and Blacksburg changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 244 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,350
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,300
- Rent a truck
- $500–$900
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Questions
Is Blacksburg cheaper than Washington after tax and rent?
Yes. Blacksburg leaves about $993 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,916 in Washington and $1,103 in Blacksburg.
Does Blacksburg have state income tax?
Blacksburg is in Virginia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Washington to Blacksburg?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.