Reston, Virginia vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 6.3% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,085 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Reston, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower