2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Roanoke, VA vs LaGrange, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in LaGrange or is it cheaper to live in Roanoke?
- LaGrange is 1.7% less expensive than Roanoke.

Which city has more affordable housing, LaGrange or Roanoke?
- LaGrange housing costs are 24.2% less expensive than Roanoke housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Roanoke or is Health Care more affordable in LaGrange.
- Health related expenses are 6.0% less in LaGrange.
 Roanoke, VALaGrange, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.5100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.1100
 Housing66.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$195,200$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.1100
 Miscellaneous99.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Lagrange    7 Reviews

I have lived in LaGrange my entire life and it has so much to offer for a town of its size! We have a rich culture that offers music, art, food, education and recreation  More

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Over 10 years ago

LaGrange is a beautiful southern city with many more amenities than one would expect for a relatively small town.  More

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Over 15 years ago

QUITE, RURAL, LOTS OF CULTURAL EVENTS, A LARGE LAKE, OUT OF "TRAFFIC" BUT CLOSE TO A TOWN WITH LOTS OF SHOPPING, 1 HOUR TO ATLANTA AIRPORT, DAILY TRANSIT TO ATLANTA  More

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