Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 25.1% more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $162,678 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Reston
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Bensalem, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher