Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 44.9% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $72,459 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Sterling
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Lincoln, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher