Reston, Virginia vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 34.3% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $134,279 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Reston, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher