Ashburn, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 62.6% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,279 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Ashburn, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher