Cherry Hill, VA vs Reston, VA

Cherry Hill is moderately more affordable than Reston, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Cherry Hill scores 133 compared to 155 for Reston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cherry Hill is $1,853/month compared to $2,170/month in Reston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cherry Hill is more affordable at $470,400 median vs $616,000.

Median household income in Cherry Hill is $119,474 compared to $139,515 in Reston (-14.4%). While Reston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cherry Hill spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Reston.