What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Sterling, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Sterling, Virginia?

A salary of $150,000 in Sterling, Virginia should increase to $170,362 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 13.6% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $170,362 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Washington
than in Sterling, Virginia

Sterling, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Sterling, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

14.1% higher

Health

6.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Sterling, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sterling, VA vs. Washington, DC

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