Sacramento, California vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 28.0% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $63,980 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Falls Church
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Sacramento, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher