Sterling, Virginia vs. Somerset, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Maryland is 64.4% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $246,606 in Somerset, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Maryland is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Somerset
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Somerset, MD
Compared to Sterling, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower