Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 0.8% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $138,842 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Sterling, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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