Richland, Washington vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 32.3% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,168 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Sterling
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Richland, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher