Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 29.4% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $155,284 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Reston, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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