Cost of Living Calculator - Roanoke, Virginia vs Franklin, Virginia


The cost of living in Franklin, Virginia is 5.3% cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,074 in Franklin, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Virginia is cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Franklin
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs Franklin, VA
Compared to Roanoke, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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