Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 43.4% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,644 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Wakefield, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% lower