Helena, Montana vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 38.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $73,262 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Reston
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Helena, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  103.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher