Princeton, New Jersey vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 5.1% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,532 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Princeton, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher