Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Laguna Beach, California


The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 159.8% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $1,299,020 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Sterling, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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