2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Washington, NC vs Roanoke, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Roanoke or is it cheaper to live in Washington?
- Roanoke is 0.7% less expensive than Washington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Roanoke or Washington?
- Roanoke housing costs are 29.2% more expensive than Washington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Washington or is Health Care more affordable in Roanoke.
- Health related expenses are 15.0% less in Roanoke.
 Washington, NCRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Overall81.580.9100
 Food & Groceries96.595.2100
 Health130.3110.7100
 Housing51.866.9100
 Median Home Cost$199,500$225,600$338,100
 Utilities9,930.0%9,820.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation63.477.0100
 Miscellaneous85.499.9100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Washington    1 Reviews

I have only lived here for four years, but I love this place. If you like outdoor activities, this is the place for you with fishing, boating, and the beach just  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

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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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