Encinitas, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 40.0% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $30,000 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Reston
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Encinitas, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher