Lake Ridge, VA vs Reston, VA

Lake Ridge is moderately more affordable than Reston, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Lake Ridge scores 136 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 Lake Ridge is $2,011/month compared to $2,170/month in Reston — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Ridge is more affordable at $452,800 median vs $616,000.

Median household income in Lake Ridge is $120,844 compared to $139,515 in Reston (-13.4%). 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 Lake Ridge spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Reston.