Ashburn, Virginia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 56.6% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,472 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Ashburn, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower