Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 30.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,800 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Reston
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Philadelphia, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher