Los Angeles, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 24.7% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $51,174 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sterling
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Los Angeles, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher