San Marcos, Texas vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 55.4% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,583 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Falls Church
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to San Marcos, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  48.1% higher