What is a pro or con of living in Falls Church, Virginiacompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1088% more expensive in Falls Church.

What salary do I need to live in Falls Church, Virginia copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $87,711 in Falls Church, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. FALLS CHURCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 75.4% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,711 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1088% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Falls Church, VA

Compared to Detroit, Falls Church is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

75.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

30.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

959.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

31.0% lower

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

38.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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