Sterling, Virginia vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 19.2% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,769 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Glen Allen
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Sterling, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower