Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 56.6% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $109,587 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Sterling
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Milwaukee, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher