Falls Church, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.0% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,632 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chicago
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Falls Church, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% lower
      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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower