Ashburn, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.4% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $218,235 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ashburn, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% lower
      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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower