California, Maryland vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 17.2% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $138,769 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Stafford Courthouse
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA
Compared to California, Stafford Courthouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher