Kirkland, Washington vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 26.0% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,998 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Sterling
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Kirkland, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower