Sterling, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 22.1% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $115,297 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Sterling, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower