Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 2.3% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,128 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Salinas
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Reston, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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