Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 12.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $66,036 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Sterling
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Washington, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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