Roanoke, Virginia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 31.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,509 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Roanoke, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher