Great Falls, VA Cost of Living


3 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Great Falls cost of living score
149.7
More expensive
49.7% higher
than the US average
43.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Great Falls, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 149.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 49.7% higher than the U.S. average and 43.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Great Falls, VA

Housing costs in Great Falls?
A typical home costs $1,404,000, which is 315.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 309.1% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Great Falls costs $2,720 per month, which is 90.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 48.5% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Great Falls?
To live comfortably in Great Falls, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $268,920 for a family, and $96,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Great Falls?
Great Falls, VA is an affluent town with a high cost of living. The median home price in the area is around $1 million, and rental prices tend to be quite high as well. Groceries and other everyday items are also relatively expensive compared to other areas in the region. Despite the high costs, many people choose to live in Great Falls due to its proximity to Washington DC, its beautiful scenery, and its excellent public school system. All these factors make it a desirable place to call home for those who can afford it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGreat FallsVirginiaUnited States
  149.7104.2100.0
  121.199.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  447.1112.9100.0
  $1,404,000$343,200$338,100
  95.7%99.3%100.0%
  134.699.4100.0
  147.3113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Great Falls
    See all (3)

Over 16 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Great Falls

Crime
Compare Great Falls, VA cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Great Falls, Virginia to any other city in the US.