Sterling, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 21.0% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,110 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in San Diego
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Sterling, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower