Falls Church, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 9.8% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,084 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Falls Church, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% lower
      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)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower