Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 8.7% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $103,254 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Sterling
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher