Cary, North Carolina vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 26.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,623 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Cary, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower