Lubbock, Texas vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 3.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $155,204 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Roanoke
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Lubbock, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower