Dale City, VA Cost of Living


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Dale City cost of living score
125.8
More expensive
25.8% higher
than the US average
20.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Dale City, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 125.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% higher than the U.S. average and 20.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Dale City, VA

Housing costs in Dale City?
A typical home costs $364,600, which is 7.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.2% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dale City costs $1,780 per month, which is 24.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.3% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Dale City?
To live comfortably in Dale City, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dale City?
Dale City, Virginia has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 103 due mostly to moderately high housing costs making up 42% -above the national average 43%. Utility costs are also above average partly owing to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy providing citizens with a generally more expensive option but having access similar amenities found citywide from wherever municipality they call home. Transportation makes up 12 percent, groceries 9%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards elevated total expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDale CityVirginiaUnited States
  125.8104.2100.0
  108.199.6100
  104.1103.1100.0
  130.2112.9100.0
  $364,600$343,200$338,100
  99.3%99.3%100.0%
  116.399.4100.0
  145.0113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

The area has a more moderate climate than in the mid-west. Not nearly as good as southern California or the West in general, however. There aren't too many days in the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Not just Dale City, but the entire area of Northern Virginia is incredibly crowded. Traffic is a nightmare, affecting quality of life. Don't even want to travel in the  More

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