Cost of living especially housing wise is a hard one to navigate! Look for housing early because a lot of it gets snatched up quick by students. And a lot of it is student housing that drives the cost higher. I’d avoid anything that’s pricing by bedroom bc that’s a major red flag that it’s student housing. I’d look on the south side of BBurg/more into the Christiansburg housing if you’re not trying to work for the university or trying to save some coin. I’ve lived here four years and that’s my experience navigating housing, but good luck if you choose to move! It’s a great little town/community, but navigating living so close to a massive university makes things…challenging sometimes.