Dakota Dunes, South Dakota vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 36.0% more expensive than Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,000 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Sterling
than in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Dakota Dunes, SD vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Dakota Dunes, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher