| | Falls Church, VA | Alexandria, VA | United States |
| Overall | 177.0 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 116.1 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Health | 102.7 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 239.2 | 200.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $851,000 | $590,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,570.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 123.0 | 128.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.5 | 143.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Falls Church 
10 Reviews
I grew up in Falls Church and lived there most of my 50 something years. It has gone from a mostly working class town to a upper-income crowded city.
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The (small) size and high quality of the Falls Church City public school system makes it ideal for families who juggle overseas assignments with stateside living in the More
I've lived in 3 different states and 30 different locations, and this by FAR the WORST air I've ever had to deal with!!! It's such a beautiful town, but don't be More
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Reviews for Alexandria 49 Reviews
Old Town Alexandria is a charming port city, with lovely historic homes, fun restaurants and sweet shops. Its easy proximity to the hustle and bustle of DC offer More
Alexandria is different depending on what part of it you are in. There is a huge strata of rich and poor, with a few middle class neighborhoods in between. Old town is More
The mailing address in this area is Alexandria, or Engleside. Either way, it's SE Fairfax County between Fort Belvoir and Mount Vernon. The neighborhood has been here More
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