Reston, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 24.8% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,182 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Reston, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower