Santa Monica, California vs. Falls Church, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falls Church, Virginia is 42.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $42,920 in Falls Church, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falls Church, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Falls Church
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Falls Church, VA
Compared to Santa Monica, Falls Church is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher