San Diego, California vs. Dahlgren, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dahlgren, Virginia is 43.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $28,273 in Dahlgren, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dahlgren, Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Dahlgren
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Dahlgren, VA
Compared to San Diego, Dahlgren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower