Germantown, Maryland vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 34.7% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,359 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Germantown, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.4% higher