Washington, District of Columbia vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 28.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $60,946 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Glen Allen
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Washington, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower