Ferndale, Michigan vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 37.0% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,971 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Sterling
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Ferndale, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher