Roanoke, Virginia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 15.6% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,784 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Albany
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Roanoke, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher