Bristol, Rhode Island vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 14.3% more expensive than Bristol, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $114,310 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Bristol, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Sterling
than in Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol, RI vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Bristol, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher