Sterling, Virginia vs. Oakland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maryland is 43.4% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,421 in Oakland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maryland is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Oakland
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Oakland, MD
Compared to Sterling, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower