Portland, Maine vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Falls Church, Virginia is 25.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $113,164 in West Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in West Falls Church
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. West Falls Church, VA
Compared to Portland, West Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher