Western Virginia Economic Information:

Cost of Living:

The Roanoke Valley has a lower cost of living than the national average according to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index. The Valley's cost of living is 90.7, below the national average of 100.

AACRA compares groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services for 301 urban areas.

Roanoke's Cost of Living Index:

  • Composit Index: 90.7

  • Housing: 89.7

  • Transportation: 88.0
  • Misc. Goods/Services: 94.3
  • Grocery Items: 93.0
  • Utilities: 76.3
  • Health Care: 93.8

Roanoke compares favorably with other cities:

  • National Average: 100.0
  • Charlotte, NC: 97.9
  • Pittsburg, PA: 103.0
  • Richmond, VA: 102.5
  • Atlanta, GA: 103.2
  • Raleigh, NC: 104.6
  • Washington, DC: 112.9

(Source: ACCRA)

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