Asheville, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 25.4% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,907 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Sterling
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Asheville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher