Burke, VA vs Reston, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Reston is 15% cheaper than Burke. With a cost index of 155 vs 178, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Reston to Burke should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burke is $2,715/month compared to $2,170/month in Reston — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Reston is more affordable at $616,000 median vs $696,800.

Median household income in Burke is $179,063 compared to $139,515 in Reston (+28.3%). While Burke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burke spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Reston.