Richmond, Virginia vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 21.0% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $135,542 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Dale City
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Dale City, VA
Compared to Richmond, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher