Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 52.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,379 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher