Newark, New Jersey vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 11.9% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $89,511 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Reston
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Newark, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher