Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 37.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,326 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Reston
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher