Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 14.2% cheaper than Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,909 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe, PA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Jim Thorpe, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower