Pleasanton, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 40.0% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $162,071 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Reston
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Pleasanton, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher