Roanoke, Virginia 

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Cost of Living in Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke provides you with an attractive option for cost-effective living found somewhere within Virginia's Roanoke City consisting of median property values standing firmly around $214K and rent often comes in a bit closer to $960 respectively - both considerably lower compared to some other nearby towns like Salem or Cave Spring positioned further up north. Groceries equally stay just below US averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equates out to 6%.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Roanoke is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Roanoke, Virginia is more expensive.

Roanoke cost of living is 83.5

COST OF LIVINGRoanokeVirginiaUSA
  83.5104.2100
  95.299.6100
  110.7103.1100
  66.9112.9100
  $225,600$343,200$338,100
  98.299.3100
  7799.4100
  99.9113.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews
    ITS PRETTY GOOD - 10/24/2022
    I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,... Read More

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    These people are dumb af. Don't live here. - 10/1/2020
    I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask... Read More

    Born and Raised in Roanoke - 8/25/2020
    I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as... Read More


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