What is a pro or con of living in Falls Church, Virginiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 313% more expensive in Falls Church.

What salary do I need to live in Falls Church, Virginia copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $295,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $437,162 in 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. FALLS CHURCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 48.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $437,162 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Falls Church, VA

Compared to Philadelphia, Falls Church is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

270.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

13.3% lower

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Falls Church, VA

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