Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 25.7% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $1,256,866 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.6% higher