Roanoke, Virginia vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 79.4% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,701 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Carson
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  100.1% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher