Reston, Virginia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 28.5% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,423 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Oakland
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Reston, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower