Chicago, Illinois vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 27.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $319,832 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Reston
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Chicago, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher