Reston, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 16.7% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $148,259 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in San Diego
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Reston, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower