Dubuque, Iowa vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 89.8% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,239 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Dubuque, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.8% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.2% higher