Falls Church, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 38.2% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,880 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Richmond
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Falls Church, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower