South Boston, Virginia vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 49.4% more expensive than South Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,686 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Boston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is more expensive than South Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Glen Allen
than in South Boston, Virginia
South Boston, VA vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to South Boston, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher