Dothan, Alabama vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 72.6% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,307 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Reston
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Dothan, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.6% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.7% higher