Sterling, Virginia vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 36.1% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,094 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Sterling, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower