Dahlgren, VA Cost of Living


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United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / King George County / Dahlgren / Zip Codes

Dahlgren cost of living score
104.1
More expensive
4.1% higher
than the US average
0.1% lower
than the Virginia average
Dahlgren, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.1% higher than the U.S. average and 0.1% higher than the average for Virginia.

Dahlgren, VA

Housing costs in Dahlgren?
A typical home costs $364,900, which is 7.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.3% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dahlgren costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Dahlgren?
To live comfortably in Dahlgren, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dahlgren?
The cost of living in Dahlgren, VA is generally affordable compared to the rest of the country. Property taxes are relatively low and housing prices are competitive, with the average house costing around $220,000. Utility bills tend to be reasonable as well, since electricity and water costs are lower than they are in many other areas. Additionally, there is no sales tax in Virginia which can help to keep overall expenses down. Grocery shopping also tends to be affordable with most items costing less than they do in larger cities. All these factors make Dahlgren a great place for those looking for an affordable cost of living without sacrificing quality of life or amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDahlgrenVirginiaUnited States
  104.1104.2100.0
  107.299.6100
  103.7103.1100.0
  69.5112.9100.0
  $364,900$343,200$338,100
  102.9%99.3%100.0%
  90.099.4100.0
  133.1113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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