Sterling, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 11.8% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,647 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Sterling, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower