Cost of Living Calculator - Portola Valley, California vs Great Falls, Virginia


The cost of living in Great Falls, Virginia is 60.0% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $20,027 in Great Falls, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Virginia is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley, CA vs Great Falls, VA
Compared to Portola Valley, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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