Reston, Virginia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.6% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,588 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Reston, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower