What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Dahlgren, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Dahlgren, Virginia?

A salary of $84,000 in Dahlgren, Virginia should increase to $139,475 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DAHLGREN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Dahlgren, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.0% more expensive than Dahlgren, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,475 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dahlgren, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Washington
than in Dahlgren, Virginia

Dahlgren, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Dahlgren, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

50.3% higher

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Dahlgren, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dahlgren, VA vs. Washington, DC

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