2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Roanoke, VA vs White River Junction, VT

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Is it cheaper to live in White River Junction or is it cheaper to live in Roanoke?
- White River Junction is 25.7% more expensive than Roanoke.

Which city has more affordable housing, White River Junction or Roanoke?
- White River Junction housing costs are 1.6% more expensive than Roanoke housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Roanoke or is Health Care more affordable in White River Junction.
- Health related expenses are 17.6% more in White River Junction.
 Roanoke, VAWhite River Junction, VTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.7100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock130.2100
 Housing66.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$254,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.6100
 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 White River Junction    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

A great place for freaks, weirdos, stoners, hippies, lesbians, criminals on the run and people from MA with second homes. Ever wonder where Shaggy from Scooby doo lives  More

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WRJ is a void just like Lebanon. Simply put, if you want to live near NOTHING and pay just for the luxury of living 'near' a road in Hanover, NH because "Dartmouth" is  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great New England town with access to hanover, NH and artmouth college. Terrific medical care and beautiful surroundings. Long  More

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