Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Roanoke, Virginia


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 29.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,381 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Tacoma, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.8% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower

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