Jacksonville, Florida vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 40.8% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $211,146 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Sterling
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Jacksonville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher