Roanoke, Virginia vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 28.3% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,132 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Glen Allen
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Roanoke, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher