Roanoke, VA

Overall Score

3.9

Ranonok is located in a single municipal area. It is divided almost equally by the river. The community is surrounded by the neighboring cities of Seychem and Binton. Despite these features, it is administratively part of a single county. The park is known as the cultural and commercial center of Virginia. It was founded in the mid-19th century and was originally called Beagle Look. The name was derived from the enormous seams of salt that lay on the surface of the land. In general, it was expanded at the expense of neighboring estates. The last regional reorganization took place in 1976. The area that now encompasses the city was crossed by the Great Ferry Road with an intensified traffic flow in regional times. The railway was the most active in America and went from Philadelphia to what is now modern-day Rhône. The beginning of the economic transformation of the city was associated with the opening of the railroad. After that, factories began to be built there. One of the first was opened by the company  «American Viscose».

Overall Score

3.9
  • Air quality: 31 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 99,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 57 Mbps
  • Best wireless: T-Mobile
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: Craigslist
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best intl air carrier: Delta
  • Monthly costs for expat: $1600
  • Monthly costs for family: $3800
  • Monthly costs for local: $1100
  • Meal: $10
  • Small Cola: $1.7
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $3.5


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