Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 14.8% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,591 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Reston
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Bedford, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower