Sterling, Virginia vs. Concord, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Concord, California is 8.9% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,449 in Concord, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Concord, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Concord
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Concord, CA
Compared to Sterling, Concord is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower