Alexandria, Virginia vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 10.9% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $22,181 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher