Hartford, Connecticut vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 47.3% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $97,196 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Reston
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Hartford, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher