Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 12.6% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,974 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Blacksburg, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower