Irvine, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 24.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $37,935 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Reston
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Irvine, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% lower
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher