Oakton, VA vs Reston, VA

Reston is moderately more affordable than Oakton, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Oakton scores 173 compared to 155 for Reston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakton is $2,333/month compared to $2,170/month in Reston — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Reston is more affordable at $616,000 median vs $776,700.

Median household income in Oakton is $163,662 compared to $139,515 in Reston (+17.3%). While Oakton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakton spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Reston.