Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Roanoke, Virginia


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 52.7% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $128,212 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Oakland, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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