Ashburn, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 6.9% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,431 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ashburn, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower