Falls Church, Virginia vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 35.0% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,725 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Alameda
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Falls Church, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower