Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 9.1% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $27,258 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower