California, Maryland vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 51.7% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,160 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Falls Church
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to California, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher