Sterling, Virginia vs. Southern Gateway, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Gateway, Virginia is 4.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,002 in Southern Gateway, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Gateway, Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Southern Gateway
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Southern Gateway, VA
Compared to Sterling, Southern Gateway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower