Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 71.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $137,093 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Albuquerque, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.4% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.9% higher