What is a pro or con of living in Roanoke, Virginiacompared to Bluefield, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Roanoke.

What salary do I need to live in Roanoke, Virginia copmared to Bluefield, Virginia?

A salary of $130,000 in Bluefield, Virginia should increase to $151,818 in Roanoke, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLUEFIELD vs. ROANOKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluefield, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 16.8% more expensive than Bluefield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $151,818 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is more expensive than Bluefield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Roanoke
than in Bluefield, Virginia

Bluefield, VA vs. Roanoke, VA

Compared to Bluefield, Roanoke is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

5.2% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Bluefield, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluefield, VA vs. Roanoke, VA

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