Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 44.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $173,145 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Sterling
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher