What is a pro or con of living in Glen Allen, Virginiacompared to Cary, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Glen Allen.

What salary do I need to live in Glen Allen, Virginia copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Cary, North Carolina could decrease to $140,921 in Glen Allen, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. GLEN ALLEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 6.1% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $140,921 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Glen Allen
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Glen Allen, VA

Compared to Cary, Glen Allen is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cary, NC vs. Glen Allen, VA

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