Dover, Delaware vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 42.1% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $71,061 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Sterling
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Dover, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher