Sunnyvale, California vs. Reston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 51.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $193,487 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Reston
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Reston, VA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher