Laurel, Maryland vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 12.6% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,518 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Glen Allen
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Laurel, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower