Sterling, Virginia vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 42.4% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,808 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Columbus
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Sterling, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower