Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs Reston, Virginia


The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 18.9% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $83,202 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Reston
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs Reston, VA
Compared to Towson, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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