Rancho San Diego, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 11.5% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $44,259 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Sterling
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher