HEAD TO HEAD
Morristown vs Roanoke
Roanoke leads Morristown on 2 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Morristown, TN
wins 1 of 5 factors
Roanoke, VA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Morristown | Roanoke |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 87 | 87 |
| Affordable to rent | 76 | 80 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 69 ◆ | 59 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 49 | 49 |
| Big-city amenities | 26 | 60 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Morristown | Roanoke |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $301K | $301K |
| Typical rent | $1,523/mo | $1,403/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.4°C | 11.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.22 kWh/m²/day | 4.22 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #307 | #164 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.