Cost of Living Calculator - Roanoke, Virginia vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.7% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,311 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Roanoke, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher

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