Apex, North Carolina vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 21.3% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,635 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Reston
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Apex, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher