What is a pro or con of living in Ashburn, Virginiacompared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Ashburn.

What salary do I need to live in Ashburn, Virginia copmared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Silver Spring, Maryland should increase to $57,378 in Ashburn, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SILVER SPRING vs. ASHBURN
Cost of Living Comparison

Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Ashburn, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashburn, Virginia is 14.8% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,378 in Ashburn, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ashburn, Virginia is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Ashburn
than in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, MD vs. Ashburn, VA

Compared to Silver Spring, Ashburn is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% lower

Commute

10.1% lower

Health

17.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Ashburn, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Silver Spring, MD vs. Ashburn, VA

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