Reston, Virginia vs. Tetlin, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tetlin, Alaska is 37.3% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,597 in Tetlin, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tetlin, Alaska is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Tetlin
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Tetlin, AK
Compared to Reston, Tetlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.8% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower