MoneyCrashers.com has named Roanoke one of 10 American vacation towns worthy of relocation. "With short commute times, super-low housing costs and low prices on just about everything, Roanoke's cost of living is a bargain by any standard. But its location at the foot of a stunning mountain range, as well as its relative isolation from the hustle and bustle of the DC area -- four hours by car -- make its case as a great place for relocation."

The only other Southern town to make the list is Greenville, SC.