Newport News, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 8.5% cheaper than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,030 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Newport News, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower