Sterling, Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,016 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Houston
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Sterling, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower