Reston, Virginia vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,071 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topsail Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Topsail Beach
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Topsail Beach, NC
Compared to Reston, Topsail Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower