Reston, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 11.6% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $279,112 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Boston
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Reston, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher