Sterling, Virginia vs. Ocean Pines, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Pines, Maryland is 26.2% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $26,579 in Ocean Pines, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Pines, Maryland is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ocean Pines
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Ocean Pines, MD
Compared to Sterling, Ocean Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower