What is a pro or con of living in Roanoke, Virginiacompared to Princeton, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Roanoke.

What salary do I need to live in Roanoke, Virginia copmared to Princeton, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Princeton, West Virginia should increase to $57,906 in Roanoke, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRINCETON vs. ROANOKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton, West Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 15.8% more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,906 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Roanoke
than in Princeton, West Virginia

Princeton, WV vs. Roanoke, VA

Compared to Princeton, Roanoke is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.0% higher

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

9.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Princeton, West Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Princeton, WV vs. Roanoke, VA

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