Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Dumfries, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dumfries, Virginia is 24.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,109 in Dumfries, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dumfries, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Dumfries
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Dumfries, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Dumfries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher