Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 226.4% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $267,660 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sterling, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.4% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  588.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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