Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 43.7% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $28,152 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Fort Lee, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower