Denver, Colorado vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 3.8% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $145,258 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Sterling
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Denver, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher