Reston, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 36.7% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $164,017 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Reston, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower