What is a pro or con of living in West Falls Church, Virginiacompared to Lowell, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in West Falls Church.

What salary do I need to live in West Falls Church, Virginia copmared to Lowell, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Lowell, Massachusetts should increase to $61,441 in West Falls Church, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOWELL vs. WEST FALLS CHURCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lowell, Massachusetts vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Falls Church, Virginia is 22.9% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,441 in West Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in West Falls Church
than in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell, MA vs. West Falls Church, VA

Compared to Lowell, West Falls Church is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.4% lower

Commute

26.7% higher

Health

15.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Lowell, Massachusetts vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lowell, MA vs. West Falls Church, VA

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