Cost of Living Calculator - West Falls Church, Virginia vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 93.2% more expensive than West Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $193,248 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than West Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in West Falls Church, Virginia
West Falls Church, VA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to West Falls Church, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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