Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 7.3% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,616 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Sterling
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% lower
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher