Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Roanoke, Virginia


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 80.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $28,940 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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