Iowa City, Iowa vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 78.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $318,516 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Iowa City, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher