Reston, Virginia vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 18.6% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,721 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Olympia
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Reston, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower