What is a pro or con of living in Sterling, Virginiacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Sterling.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling, Virginia copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $82,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $126,727 in Sterling, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND FORKS vs. STERLING
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 54.5% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $126,727 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Sterling
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Sterling, VA

Compared to Grand Forks, Sterling is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

74.4% higher

Health

5.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.4% higher

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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