Decatur, Georgia vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 14.2% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,122 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Dale City
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Dale_City, VA
Compared to Decatur, Dale_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher