Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.0% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,039 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Glen Allen, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher