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Roanoke, VA

Cost of living in Roanoke County, VA

Part of the Roanoke Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,204/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 96,793 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $948 30%
Federal tax $632 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $355 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $212 7%
Energy $202 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Roanoke County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$892
per month
1 bedroom
$948
per month
2 bedroom
$1,141
per month
3 bedroom
$1,597
per month
4 bedroom
$1,885
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Roanoke County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,931
per year
Individual earnings
$48,688
per year
Per capita
$44,817
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Roanoke County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$267,300
Annual property tax
$2,340

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Roanoke County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Roanoke County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Roanoke County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Roanoke County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
14.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Roanoke County

What it costs to live in Roanoke County each month.

Single person
$3,204
per month
  • Rent $948
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $632
  • State tax $212
Couple
$4,723
per month
  • Rent $1,141
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,027
  • State tax $376
Family
$7,341
per month
  • Rent $1,597
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,027
  • State tax $376

Frequently asked questions about Roanoke County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Roanoke County?

In Roanoke County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $948 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,141 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,597 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Roanoke County?

In Roanoke County, VA, the average household income is $82,931 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,688 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Roanoke County?

The estimated cost of living in Roanoke County, VA is approximately $3,204 per month for a single person, $4,723 for a couple, $7,341 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Roanoke County?

The combined sales tax rate in Roanoke County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Roanoke County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Roanoke County, VA would need approximately $3,204 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,931 per year ($6,911 per month). Roanoke County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Roanoke County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Roanoke County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Roanoke County?

The average home value in Roanoke County, VA is $267,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,340, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Roanoke County compare to other areas?

You can compare Roanoke County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Roanoke County is in the Roanoke, VA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources