Columbia, Maryland vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 16.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,396 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Reston
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Columbia, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher