Sterling, Virginia vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 18.4% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,799 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Sterling, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower