Seattle, Washington vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 18.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,942 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Reston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Seattle, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher