Decatur, Georgia vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 52.8% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $290,413 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Decatur, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher