Reston, VA Cost of Living


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Reston cost of living score
149.7
More expensive
49.7% higher
than the US average
43.7% higher
than the Virginia average
Reston, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 149.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 49.7% higher than the U.S. average and 43.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Reston, VA

Housing costs in Reston?
A typical home costs $570,700, which is 68.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.3% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Reston costs $2,020 per month, which is 41.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.7% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Reston?
To live comfortably in Reston, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $109,440 for a family, and $71,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Reston?
Reston, VA is an affluent suburban town in Northern Virginia, situated just outside of Washington D.C. The median value of a home in Reston is $570,700 which is significantly higher than the United States average median house value of $338,100. The cost of living in Reston is also higher than the national average; it stands at 137.4 compared to the US average of 100. This means that living costs in Reston are 37.4% higher than the national average, making it one of the most expensive places to live in Virginia.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRestonVirginiaUnited States
  149.7104.2100.0
  111.899.6100
  102.1103.1100.0
  189.3112.9100.0
  $570,700$343,200$338,100
  95.7%99.3%100.0%
  123.499.4100.0
  148.2113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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Over 9 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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