Novato, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 30.0% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $34,987 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Sterling
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Novato, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower