What is a pro or con of living in West Falls Church, Virginiacompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in West Falls Church.

What salary do I need to live in West Falls Church, Virginia copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $138,500 in Gaithersburg, Maryland should increase to $157,407 in West Falls Church, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAITHERSBURG vs. WEST FALLS CHURCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Falls Church, Virginia is 13.7% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $157,407 in West Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in West Falls Church
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. West Falls Church, VA

Compared to Gaithersburg, West Falls Church is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

8.6% lower

Health

17.6% higher

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Personal

19.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gaithersburg, MD vs. West Falls Church, VA

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