Sterling, Virginia vs. Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wylie, South Carolina is 27.7% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,090 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wylie, South Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Wylie
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Lake Wylie, SC
Compared to Sterling, Lake Wylie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower