Roanoke, Virginia vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 49.2% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,611 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Roanoke, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher