Reston, Virginia vs. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is 18.2% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $106,346 in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Swarthmore
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Swarthmore, PA
Compared to Reston, Swarthmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower