What is a pro or con of living in Reston, Virginiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Reston.

What salary do I need to live in Reston, Virginia copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $35,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $44,818 in Reston, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. RESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 28.1% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,818 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Reston
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Reston, VA

Compared to Charlottesville, Reston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

71.4% higher

Health

4.0% lower

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Reston, VA

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