| Roach | German cockroach | Oriental cockroach | American cockroach |
| Size | 13 - 16 mm (0.51 - 0.63 in) | 18 - 29 mm (0.71 - 1.14 in) | 29 - 53 mm (1.1 - 2.1 in) |
| Preferred temperature | 15˚C - 35˚C (59 - 95˚F) | 20 - 30˚C (68 - 86˚F) | 20˚C - 29˚C (68 - 84˚F) |
| Nymphal development | 54 - 215 days (at 24˚C - 35˚C (75 - 95˚F) | 164 - 542 days (at 22˚C - 30˚C (72 - 86˚F)) | 150 - 360 days (at 25˚C - 30˚C (77 - 86˚F)) |
| Lifespan | Around 200 days | 35 - 190 days | 90 - 706 days |
| Able to fly | Uncommon | No | Yes |