Sonoma, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 19.1% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $60,689 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Reston
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Sonoma, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher