Danville, VA vs Roanoke, VA

Danville is moderately more affordable than Roanoke, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 68 compared to 76 for Roanoke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roanoke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $808/month compared to $964/month in Roanoke — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Danville is more affordable at $110,200 median vs $180,500.

Median household income in Danville is $42,778 compared to $52,671 in Roanoke (-18.8%). While Roanoke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Roanoke.