Dale City, Virginia vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 21.4% more expensive than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,347 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Dale City, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher