Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 28.0% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,293 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower