Dale City, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 27.4% more expensive than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,572 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale_City, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Dale_City, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher