Falls Church, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 3.1% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,221 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
13% more expensive in San Diego
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Falls Church, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower