Dumfries, Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 24.9% cheaper than Dumfries, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,113 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dumfries, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Dumfries, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Houston
than in Dumfries, Virginia
Dumfries, VA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Dumfries, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower