What is a pro or con of living in Reston, Virginiacompared to Metairie, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Reston.

What salary do I need to live in Reston, Virginia copmared to Metairie, Louisiana?

A salary of $71,000 in Metairie, Louisiana should increase to $94,255 in Reston, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

METAIRIE vs. RESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Metairie, Louisiana vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 32.8% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,255 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Reston
than in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, LA vs. Reston, VA

Compared to Metairie, Reston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

3.3% higher

Health

0.9% higher

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Personal

21.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Metairie, Louisiana vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Metairie, LA vs. Reston, VA

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