Cost of Living Calculator - La Plata, Maryland vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 16.2% more expensive than La Plata, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $209,185 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in La Plata, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than La Plata, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Sterling
than in La Plata, Maryland
La Plata, MD vs Sterling, VA
Compared to La Plata, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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