Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs Carmichael, California


The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 4.9% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,525 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Carmichael
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs Carmichael, CA
Compared to Reston, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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