Ashburn, VA

Yes — Ashburn is about 75% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 175. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $799,288, and monthly rents average roughly $2,738. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $2,738, while local median household income is $152,094. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 22% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Virginia has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 5.75%. The effective property tax rate is 0.82%. On a home worth $799,288, that translates to roughly $6,554 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 5.75% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Ashburn is around $2,738. That's about 103% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $799,288, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Ashburn is valued at $799,288. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $4,042/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 69% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Ashburn are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 105, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 107). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Ashburn is a smaller city with a population of about 45,551. The median age of residents is 41.3, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 3.61%, well below the national average of 12.4%.