Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dahlgren, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dahlgren, Virginia is 17.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,954 in Dahlgren, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dahlgren, Virginia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Dahlgren
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Dahlgren, VA
Compared to Charleston, Dahlgren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher