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Cost of living in Falls Church city, VA

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$5,188/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,593 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,056 40%
Federal tax $1,407 27%
Healthcare $480 9%
State tax $383 7%
Groceries $355 7%
Transport $250 5%
Energy $202 4%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Falls Church city

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,012
per month
1 bedroom
$2,056
per month
2 bedroom
$2,314
per month
3 bedroom
$2,893
per month
4 bedroom
$3,413
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Falls Church city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$154,734
per year
Individual earnings
$84,458
per year
Per capita
$85,077
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Falls Church city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$1,005,400
Annual property tax
$10,001

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Falls Church city

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Falls Church city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
1.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Falls Church city

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Falls Church city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.5 min
Drive alone
51.6%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
30.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Falls Church city

What it costs to live in Falls Church city each month.

Single person
$5,188
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $1,407
  • State tax $383
Couple
$7,606
per month
  • Rent $2,314
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $2,463
  • State tax $720
Family
$10,347
per month
  • Rent $2,893
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $2,463
  • State tax $720

Frequently asked questions about Falls Church city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Falls Church city?

In Falls Church city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,056 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,314 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,893 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Falls Church city?

In Falls Church city, VA, the average household income is $154,734 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $84,458 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Falls Church city?

The estimated cost of living in Falls Church city, VA is approximately $5,188 per month for a single person, $7,606 for a couple, $10,347 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Falls Church city?

The combined sales tax rate in Falls Church city, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Falls Church city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Falls Church city, VA would need approximately $5,188 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $154,734 per year ($12,895 per month). Falls Church city is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Falls Church city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Falls Church city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 1.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Falls Church city?

The average home value in Falls Church city, VA is $1,005,400, with average annual property taxes of $10,001, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Falls Church city compare to other areas?

You can compare Falls Church city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Falls Church city is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources