Shelton, Connecticut vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 6.8% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $53,421 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Reston
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Shelton, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower