Roanoke, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 15.1% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,036 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Richmond
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Roanoke, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher