Reston, Virginia vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 4.3% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,853 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Reston, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower