Ashburn, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 21.2% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118,221 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Ashburn, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher