Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 31.3% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $144,439 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher