2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Indianapolis, IN vs Roanoke, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Roanoke has 1.2% less rainy days than Indianapolis.
- Roanoke has 13.4% more Sunny Days than Indianapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 7.1% better than Indianapolis
 Indianapolis, INRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny186  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

   |    Reply

No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Indianapolis

Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

   |    Reply

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Roanoke


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.