Dale City, Virginia vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.5% cheaper than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,733 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Dale City, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Dale City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower