Chicago, Illinois vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 23.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $191,369 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Sterling
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Chicago, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher