Sterling, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.8% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,176 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Sterling, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
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  Personal
  5.0% lower
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