Roanoke, Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 3.5% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $103,473 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
30% more expensive in Columbus
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Roanoke, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher