What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Glen Allen, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Glen Allen, Virginia?

A salary of $40,000 in Glen Allen, Virginia should increase to $56,246 in Washington, District of Columbia (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.

GLEN ALLEN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 40.6% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,246 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Washington
than in Glen Allen, Virginia

Glen Allen, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Glen Allen, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

60.5% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Glen Allen, VA vs. Washington, DC

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