Anderson, South Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 55.3% more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,344 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Anderson, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Sterling
than in Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson, SC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Anderson, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher