Falls Church, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 32.5% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,862 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Falls Church, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower