Columbia, South Carolina vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 84.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $138,107 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Columbia, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher