Roanoke, Virginia vs. Forest City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 5.0% cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,875 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Forest City
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Forest City, NC
Compared to Roanoke, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher