Ashburn, Virginia vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 29.5% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,878 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Merced
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Ashburn, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower