Austin, Texas vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 35.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,339 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Austin, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower