Reston, Virginia vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 18.0% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,975 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tempe
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Reston, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower