Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 32.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $50,611 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Sterling
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Carlsbad, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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