Amherst, Virginia vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 59.6% more expensive than Amherst, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,132 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Amherst, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Reston
than in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, VA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Amherst, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher