Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Harrisburg, PA vs. Roanoke, VA

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Harrisburg, PA vs Roanoke, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Roanoke spends 20.6% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.1% lower in Roanoke than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

Education
 Harrisburg, PARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$12,973$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8414.7216.23
 Students per Librarian10048554573
 Students per Counselor390298530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%7.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%19.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%26.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.3%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

   |    Reply

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Harrisburg

Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

   |    Reply

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Roanoke

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Cost of Living vs Roanoke, Virginia Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
24012 24017 24014 24015 24016 24013 24011

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now