Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Falls Church, Virginia


The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 45.0% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,520 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Falls Church
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Falls Church, VA
Compared to Mercer Island, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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