Sterling, Virginia vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 18.3% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $183,937 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mesa
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Sterling, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower