Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 71.9% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,370 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.0% higher