Spokane, Washington vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 34.5% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,414 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Sterling
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Spokane, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher