Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 13.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,181 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Dale City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Dale City, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher