Roanoke, Virginia vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 31.1% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,569 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Sonora
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher