Reston, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 56.5% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,239 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in San Jose
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Reston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower