Chicago, Illinois vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 44.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,927 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Chicago, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher