Phoenix, Arizona vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 22.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,795 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Sterling
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Phoenix, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher