Monterey, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 21.4% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $39,280 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Reston
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Monterey, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher