Dale City, Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 17.9% cheaper than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,058 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Dale City, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower