Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 66.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $194,858 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Reston
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher