Seattle, Washington vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 7.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $162,277 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
20% cheaper in Falls Church
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Seattle, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% lower
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher