Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 18.5% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $88,874 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Sterling
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Olympia, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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