Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 16.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,876 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower