Summerville, South Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 33.4% more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,064 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Sterling
than in Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville, SC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Summerville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher