Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 18.4% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $24,480 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Arcata
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Sterling, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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