salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,680 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 89 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Falls Church?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Falls Church
| Size | West Falls Church | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,774 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,898 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,384 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,104 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Falls Church overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Falls Church, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Falls Church
Life in West Falls Church
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Falls Church?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,987 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $706,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Falls Church, VA?
Renting in West Falls Church costs a median of about $1,917 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in West Falls Church?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,680 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Falls Church cheap or expensive?
West Falls Church is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.8% of the typical household income of $145,574. It ranks 89th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Falls Church?
The median homeowner in West Falls Church pays $7,537 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.
Is West Falls Church more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Falls Church?
The median home value in West Falls Church is $706,800, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
31,279 people live in West Falls Church. Numbers are typical (middle) values.