Sterling, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 2.4% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,986 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Austin
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Sterling, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower