Portage, Indiana vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 11.4% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,187 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Portage, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower