Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 97.9% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $306,729 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Reston, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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