Santa Monica, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 49.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $30,320 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Reston
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Santa Monica, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher