| | Roanoke, VA | Tuscaloosa, AL | United States |
| Overall | 80.9 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.2 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 110.7 | 114.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 66.9 | 63.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $225,600 | $192,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,820.0% | 10,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.0 | 78.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99.9 | 89.7 | 100 |
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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
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
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
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This is the deal with Tuscaloosa. If you have strong family support that will keep you on track, you may be okay. Alabama has too many broken, uneducated, poor More
We've lived in Tuscaloosa for several years now. It's a diverse, friendly college town -- home of the University of Alabama and it's lovely campus -- that is relatively More
Tuscaloosa used to have some character. We had a decent live music scene, an up and coming artist community, affordable housing, and there were even several places for More
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