Columbia, Maryland vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 31.5% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $131,530 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Columbia, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher