Aiken, South Carolina vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 59.2% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $178,317 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Reston
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Aiken, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher