What is a pro or con of living in West Falls Church, Virginiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in West Falls Church.

What salary do I need to live in West Falls Church, Virginia copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $70,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $96,182 in West Falls Church, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RALEIGH vs. WEST FALLS CHURCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Falls Church, Virginia is 37.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,182 in West Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West 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
53% more expensive in West Falls Church
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. West Falls Church, VA

Compared to Raleigh, West Falls Church is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

40.4% higher

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

21.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. West Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. West Falls Church, VA

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