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Reston, VA vs Tombstone, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Tombstone or is it cheaper to live in Reston?
- Tombstone is 43.4% less expensive than Reston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tombstone or Reston?
- Tombstone housing costs are 70.6% less expensive than Reston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Reston or is Health Care more affordable in Tombstone.
- Health related expenses are 4.0% more in Tombstone.
 Reston, VATombstone, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.8100
 Food & Groceries111.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.2100
 Housing189.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$207,400$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock75.6100
 Miscellaneous148.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 3 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 10 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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Reviews for Tombstone    3 Reviews

We have recently moved here from Rural Colorado and we love it here for several reasons 1- Climate, not to hot at over 4000ft and not to cold so far South. 2-A  More

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Over 11 years ago

Tombstone is a strongly republican city. Conservatism, a strong constitution, small government, and a strong military are the rule of the day. Not wise to talk  More

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Over 16 years ago

You will need a well running car or truck to live here. There is no public transportation as this is a rural  More

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