Tampa, Florida vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 27.9% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $97,180 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Sterling
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Tampa, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher