Sylva, North Carolina vs. Dahlgren, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dahlgren, Virginia is 3.4% more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,839 in Dahlgren, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylva, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dahlgren, Virginia is more expensive than Sylva, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Dahlgren
than in Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva, NC vs. Dahlgren, VA
Compared to Sylva, Dahlgren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher