Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 11.0% more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,453 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Reston
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher