Cost of Living Calculator - Ashburn, Virginia vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 12.1% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,356 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Ashburn, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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