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Roanoke, Va.
	Population: 94,911
	State sales tax: 4 percent
	State income tax: 2 percent to 5.75 percent
	Climate: Four distinct but mild seasons

Overview
Roanoke is undergoing something of a renaissance. While it offers a rare glimpse into American history, Roanoke is also looking to further cement its place as a hub of commerce and culture. In recent years, downtown Roanoke has seen a wide-sweeping revitalization that has contributed to the city's ranking as one of America's most livable areas. Besides the very agreeable weather and the happening downtown area, Roanoke's seat in the Blue Ridge Mountains makes it an ideal location for outdoor activities. Below are the prices you can expect to pay for various goods and services in Roanoke.

Photos courtesy of Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

Goods & services	Cost	Goods & services	Cost
Home price	$283,744.00	Wine	$5.92
Apt. rent	$652.00	Ibuprofen	$5.80
Lipitor	$132.16	Bowling	$3.72
All electrical	$144.00	Coffee	$3.30
Dentist	$61.67	Hamburger sandwich	$2.74
Washer repair	$49.87	Orange juice	$3.17
Veterinary services	$37.93	Potato chips	$2.06
Beauty salon	$30.55	Cereal	$2.75
Women's slacks	$24.16	Frozen meal	$1.80
Phone	$23.57	Ground beef	$2.24
Men's shirt	$22.46	Half gallon milk	$2.28
Haircut	$10.93	Toothpaste	$2.09
Tire balance	$7.93	Dozen eggs	$1.44
T-bone steak	$8.69	Bread	$1.16
Beer	$7.86	Tuna	$0.59
Movie	$7.60	Bananas	$0.48
Data source: ACCRA www.costofliving.org Prices are current as of September and are subject to change.

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-- Posted: Oct. 1, 2007

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