Dale City, Virginia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 24.5% cheaper than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $103,125 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Salem
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Dale City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower