Ashburn, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 17.4% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $281,732 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ashburn, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower