Sterling, Virginia vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 31.9% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $329,751 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Monterey
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Sterling, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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