Salary Comparison
Art: Reston vs Cincinnati
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reston, VA
$82,024/yr
Cincinnati, OH
$61,360/yr
Our recommendation: Reston, VA
Reston offers $368 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Reston
Cincinnati
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,024
$61,360
+$20,664
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,990
$3,733
+$1,257
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
118
81
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,056
$2,167
+$889
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,758
$1,160
+$598
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,934
$1,566
+$368
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.63×
1.72×
-0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.