La Vale, Maryland vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 72.2% more expensive than La Vale, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,104 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in La Vale, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than La Vale, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Sterling
than in La Vale, Maryland
La Vale, MD vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to La Vale, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher