Centreville, VA vs Sterling, VA

Sterling is moderately more affordable than Centreville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Centreville scores 153 compared to 140 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centreville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centreville is $2,238/month compared to $1,979/month in Sterling — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sterling is more affordable at $508,400 median vs $565,900.

Median household income in Centreville is $143,704 compared to $125,753 in Sterling (+14.3%). While Centreville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centreville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Sterling.