Cascades, VA vs West Falls Church, VA

West Falls Church is moderately more affordable than Cascades, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Cascades scores 166 compared to 157 for West Falls Church, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascades can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascades is $2,552/month compared to $2,140/month in West Falls Church — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Falls Church has cheaper rent, Cascades actually has lower median home values ($617,100 vs $658,700).

Median household income in Cascades is $166,023 compared to $131,236 in West Falls Church (+26.5%). While Cascades is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascades spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in West Falls Church.