Short Pump, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 22.8% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,586 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Short Pump, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower