Ashburn, Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 19.0% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,481 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Ashburn, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower