Falling Waters, West Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 50.6% more expensive than Falling Waters, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $112,950 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Falling Waters, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Falling Waters, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Washington
than in Falling Waters, West Virginia
Falling Waters, WV vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Falling Waters, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher