Falls Church, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 1.4% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,940 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Boston
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Falls Church, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower