Smithfield, Virginia vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 3.6% more expensive than Smithfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,789 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is more expensive than Smithfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Glen Allen
than in Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield, VA vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Smithfield, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher