Sterling, Virginia vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 32.3% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,653 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Sterling, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower