Reston, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,904 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Cary
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Reston, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower