Roanoke, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 101.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $231,102 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Seattle
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Roanoke, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.3% higher