San Francisco, California vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 36.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $43,364 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Falls Church
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to San Francisco, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher