Carthage, North Carolina vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 26.7% more expensive than Carthage, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $164,769 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is more expensive than Carthage, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Glen Allen
than in Carthage, North Carolina
Carthage, NC vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Carthage, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher