Roanoke, Virginia vs. Merriam, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merriam, Kansas is 12.5% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,341 in Merriam, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merriam, Kansas is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Merriam
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Merriam, KS
Compared to Roanoke, Merriam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher