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AUSTIN vs. STERLING
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Austin, Texas vs. Sterling, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is
2.5%
more expensive
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$71,731
in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is
more expensive
than Austin, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Sterling
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Austin, Sterling is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
14.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
16.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% lower
Commute
7.9% higher
Health
0.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
17.7% higher
Cost of Food
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