Olympia, Washington vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 25.4% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,965 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Olympia, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower