Ashburn, VA vs Vienna, VA

Ashburn is moderately more affordable than Vienna, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Ashburn scores 165 compared to 191 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vienna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashburn is $2,397/month compared to $2,430/month in Vienna — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashburn is more affordable at $659,000 median vs $961,100.

Median household income in Ashburn is $152,094 compared to $223,571 in Vienna (-32%). While Vienna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashburn spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Vienna.