Lakeland, Florida vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 76.2% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,109 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Lakeland, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.3% higher