What is a pro or con of living in Roanoke, Virginiacompared to South San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in Roanoke.

What salary do I need to live in Roanoke, Virginia copmared to South San Francisco, California?

A salary of $150,000 in South San Francisco, California could decrease to $57,639 in Roanoke, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO vs. ROANOKE
Cost of Living Comparison

South San Francisco, California vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 61.6% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $57,639 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Roanoke
than in South San Francisco, California

South San Francisco, CA vs. Roanoke, VA

Compared to South San Francisco, Roanoke is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

84.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.5% higher

Commute

46.9% lower

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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