Reston, Virginia vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 15.4% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,322 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Dale City
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Dale City, VA
Compared to Reston, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower