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Roanoke, VA vs Valley Center, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Valley Center or is it cheaper to live in Roanoke?
- Valley Center is 2.3% more expensive than Roanoke.

Which city has more affordable housing, Valley Center or Roanoke?
- Valley Center housing costs are 5.7% less expensive than Roanoke housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Roanoke or is Health Care more affordable in Valley Center.
- Health related expenses are 7.0% less in Valley Center.
 Roanoke, VAValley Center, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.8100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.9100
 Housing66.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$239,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.1100
 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 Valley Center    3 Reviews

We moved to Valley Center seven years ago. We found a house on five acres just north of town next to farm acreage. Perfect location as we were returning to the Wichita  More

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We have lived in Valley Center for a couple of years. It was a relatively quiet and friendly town. While it still is, traffic is increasing as more people discover  More

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Over 19 years ago

Valley Center is a wonderful place to raise a family! Its your basic traditional small town with a friendly atmosphere. Everyone knows everyone and you will always walk  More

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