Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 73.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $139,084 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.7% higher