Katy, Texas vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 25.2% more expensive than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $125,212 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sterling
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Katy, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher