Columbia, Maryland vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Falls Church, Virginia is 18.9% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $118,935 in West Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in West Falls Church
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. West Falls Church, VA
Compared to Columbia, West Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher