Falls Church, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 38.2% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $198,972 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in San Jose
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Falls Church, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower