Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Ashburn, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashburn, Virginia is 13.6% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $103,696 in Ashburn, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashburn, Virginia is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ashburn
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Ashburn, VA
Compared to Cambridge, Ashburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower