Roanoke City County, VA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Roanoke City, Virginia?
$3,000 / month
for a family, 44.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,000 for the year for a family.
$2,667 / month
for a single person, 44.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,000 for the year for a single person.

Roanoke City cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the Virginia average
Roanoke City Virgi County, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.4% lower than the average for Virginia.

Roanoke City County, VA

Housing costs in Roanoke City?
A typical home costs $187,600, which is 44.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.3% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Roanoke City costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Roanoke City?
To live comfortably in Roanoke City Virgi County, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $36,000 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Roanoke City?
The cost of living in Roanoke city, VA is significantly lower than the US average. According to the data, the median house value in this area is $187,600 while the national average is $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index in Roanoke is 80.9 while the national average stands at 100. This means that living expenses such as housing costs, groceries and utilities are generally cheaper in Roanoke compared to other areas of the US.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRoanoke CityVirginiaUnited States
    Unlock104.2100.0
  97.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock103.1100.0
  54.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$343,200$338,100
  98.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock99.4100.0
  102.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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