South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 5.9% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $47,055 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Sterling
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher