Reston, Virginia vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 23.6% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,790 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Reston, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower