Reston, Virginia vs. Lake Ridge, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 13.0% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,523 in Lake Ridge, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ridge, Virginia is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lake Ridge
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Lake Ridge, VA
Compared to Reston, Lake Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower