Falls Church, VA Cost of Living


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Falls Church cost of living score
177
More expensive
77.0% higher
than the US average
69.9% higher
than the Virginia average
Falls Church, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 177, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 77.0% higher than the U.S. average and 69.9% lower than the average for Virginia.

Falls Church, VA

Housing costs in Falls Church?
A typical home costs $851,000, which is 151.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 148.0% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Falls Church costs $2,110 per month, which is 47.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.6% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Falls Church?
To live comfortably in Falls Church, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $163,080 for a family, and $74,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Falls Church?
The cost of living in Falls Church, VA is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living index, Falls Church has a cost of living index that is 21.6% higher than the national average. This means that the typical household can expect to pay more for everyday necessities such as housing, transportation, food, and healthcare. On top of this, goods and services are taxed at a rate of 6%. Although the cost of living may be higher than most places in the United States, many people find it worth it for access to great job opportunities, top-notch schools, and an overall high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFalls ChurchVirginiaUnited States
  177.0104.2100.0
  116.199.6100
  102.7103.1100.0
  239.2112.9100.0
  $851,000$343,200$338,100
  95.7%99.3%100.0%
  123.099.4100.0
  153.5113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in Falls Church and lived there most of my 50 something years. It has gone from a mostly working class town to a upper-income crowded city. He powers that be  More

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Over 13 years ago

The (small) size and high quality of the Falls Church City public school system makes it ideal for families who juggle overseas assignments with stateside living in the  More

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I've lived in 3 different states and 30 different locations, and this by FAR the WORST air I've ever had to deal with!!! It's such a beautiful town, but don't be  More

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