Reston, Virginia vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 24.5% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,266 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Tampa
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Reston, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower