Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 132.8% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $174,563 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Reston, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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