Fremont, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 40.2% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $29,905 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sterling
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Fremont, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher