Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 67.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $256,159 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Sterling
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher