Dale City, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 11.2% cheaper than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $133,233 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Dale City, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Dale City, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower