Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 50.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,255 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Sterling
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Harrisburg, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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)
  734.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher