Sterling, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 84.0% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,392 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Sterling, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  84.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.9% higher
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