Kansas City, Missouri vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 50.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $120,683 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Sterling
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Kansas City, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher