Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 73.5% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $182,140 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Martinsburg, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.8% higher