Great Falls, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.5% cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,258 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Washington
than in Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Great Falls, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower