Reston, Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 11.5% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,376 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Reston, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower