What is a pro or con of living in Frederick, Marylandcompared to Sterling, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Frederick.

What salary do I need to live in Frederick, Maryland copmared to Sterling, Virginia?

A salary of $120,000 in Sterling, Virginia could decrease to $98,733 in Frederick, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING vs. FREDERICK
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling, Virginia vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 17.7% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,733 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Frederick
than in Sterling, Virginia

Sterling, VA vs. Frederick, MD

Compared to Sterling, Frederick is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

17.3% lower

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Sterling, Virginia vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sterling, VA vs. Frederick, MD

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