Palm Springs, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 0.9% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $44,596 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Sterling
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Palm Springs, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher