Cost of Living in Dahlgren Center, VA

With a cost of living index of 119, Dahlgren Center, VA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 19% more expensive than the national average and 14% above the Virginia state average of 104. Dahlgren Center is a small community of 658 residents.

The median household income in Dahlgren Center is $99,375, which is 32% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.