Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 28.1% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,058 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Sterling
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Metairie, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher

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