Reston, Virginia vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 102.9% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $446,405 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Reston, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower