| | Dumfries, VA | Detroit, MI | United States |
| Overall | 125.8 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.9 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Health | 104.1 | 81.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 166.8 | 23.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $525,500 | $71,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,970.0% | 8,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.8 | 178.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 145.6 | 114.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dumfries 
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Virginia has a mild temperate climate with a nice mix of seasons. The leaves are beautiful in the fall and the flowers are plentiful in the More
Excelent suburban place to live 25 miles from Washington DC. 4 national parks within a few miles of 22025. Except for notorious traffic situation can be in downtown DC More
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Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we More
Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great. More
Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the More
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