Merrillville, Indiana vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 77.0% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,510 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Merrillville, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher

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