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 $73,781 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
      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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher