Moving to Roanoke Metro from Long Island
For people leaving Long Island, Southwest Virginia is one of the better-value places to land. Housing and taxes cost a good deal less here, and you're right next to the Blue Ridge.
Taxes
NY's top income tax rate is 9.7% versus Virginia's 5.75%, and property taxes run about 1.70% there versus roughly 1% across the region. On a $289,000 home that's a meaningful annual difference.
Cost of living & housing
Overall costs run about 41% lower here than in Long Island. It takes only about $117,333 here to match a $200,000 lifestyle there. The $289,000 median home here would run on the order of $487,079 back in Long Island.
Where to live
Compare the areas and what your money buys:
| Area | Median price | Tax /$100 |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County | $310,000 | 1.09 |
| Roanoke City | $218,000 | 1.22 |
| Salem | $289,000 | 1.19 |
Get the numbers for a Long Island-to-Virginia move →
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