Ashburn, Virginia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 81.1% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $407,578 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Ashburn, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower