Tacoma, Washington vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 1.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,280 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Dale City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Dale City, VA
Compared to Tacoma, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower