Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 22.0% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,372 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Glen Allen, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower