Sterling, Virginia vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 33.7% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,009 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Sterling, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower