Falls Church, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 3.9% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,085 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% more expensive in Arlington
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Falls Church, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower