Ashburn, Virginia vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 35.0% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,718 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Durham
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Ashburn, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower