Reston, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.5% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,527 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Reston, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower