Marietta, Georgia vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 18.3% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $199,196 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sterling
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Marietta, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher