Reston, Virginia vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 179.1% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $516,357 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
497% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Reston, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower