Falls Church, VA Cost Of Living
Falls Church's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Virginia
In America
What is the cost of living in Falls Church, VA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Falls Church has an overall cost of living index of 176 which is 1.8x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Virginia, Falls Church has a cost of living index that's 1.7x higher than Virginia's index of 106.
The standard of living in Falls Church ranks as #6,191 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Virginia. By definition, that implies Falls Church ranks as the #228 most expensive place in the Old Dominion.
Falls Church Cost Of Living Vs. Virginia
| Living Expense | Falls Church | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 326 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
Falls Church, VA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Virginia, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Falls Church | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $810,900 | $282,800 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $2,044 | $1,257 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $146,922 | $76,398 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.5x | 3.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.17x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Falls Church Services Costs Vs. Virginia
| Item | Falls Church | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.0 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $13.15 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $22.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Falls Church Groceries Costs Vs. Virginia
| Item | Falls Church | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.79 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.59 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.61 | $2.05 |
Detailed Falls Church Health Costs Vs. Virginia
| Item | Falls Church | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $26.08 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $63.44 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $3.19 | $2.34 |
Detailed Falls Church Transportation Costs Vs. Virginia
| Item | Falls Church | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.46 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.99 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $11.41 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $90.67 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $103.89 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $99.0 | $99.13 |
Detailed Falls Church Utilities Costs Vs. Virginia
| Item | Falls Church | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.3 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $52.0 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $160.85 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $177.97 | $175.64 |
Falls Church SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Falls Church
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Falls Church |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale, VA | 42,240 | 143 | 0.8x |
| Olney, MD | 35,350 | 150 | 0.9x |
| West Falls Church, VA | 31,262 | 146 | 0.8x |
| North Potomac, MD | 24,146 | 167 | 0.9x |
| Merrifield, VA | 18,523 | 150 | 0.9x |
| Idylwood, VA | 18,099 | 150 | 0.9x |
| Kemp Mill, MD | 14,812 | 141 | 0.8x |
| Colesville, MD | 14,397 | 140 | 0.8x |
| Travilah, MD | 11,239 | 227 | 1.3x |
| Lake Barcroft, VA | 10,604 | 164 | 0.9x |
