Sterling, Virginia vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 45.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,737 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Gary
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Sterling, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower