Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Dale City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 51.8% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $157,901 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Dale City
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Dale City, VA
Compared to Shreveport, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher