Salem, Oregon vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 52.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,977 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Salem, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.4% higher

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