Sterling, Virginia vs. Happy Valley, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 7.1% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,544 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Happy Valley
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Sterling, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% higher
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower