Advance Auto is moving 40 Inventory and Merchandising jobs from Roanoke to Minneapolis. Considering that Minneapolis is [31% more expensive](http://www.bestplaces.net/col/?salary=50000&city1=55168000&city2=52743000 “Sperling’s Best Places Cost of Living Comparison”) than Roanoke, let’s hope the affected employees receive large pay raises.

Earlier this year, three executives were hired, and they also plan to work in the Minneapolis office. The CEO said that the office in Minneapolis will make it easier for Advance to add new talent.

I have the feeling that we’ll see the Advance Auto decision makers and better paid employees leave Roanoke permanently.

[Read](http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/168725 “Read the Article”) (Roanoke Times)