Berkeley, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 44.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $27,822 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Sterling
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Berkeley, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher