Lanham, Maryland vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 10.3% more expensive than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $82,737 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Sterling
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Lanham, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher