Metairie, Louisiana vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 50.3% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,169 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Metairie, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher