Sterling, Virginia vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 7.7% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,846 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Springfield
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to Sterling, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher