Sterling, Virginia vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 29.6% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,362 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Dover
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Sterling, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower