Reston, Virginia vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 0.7% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,688 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Reston, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower