Tucson, Arizona vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 38.6% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $27,712 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Sterling
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Tucson, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher