Joplin, Missouri vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 77.7% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,324 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Sterling
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Joplin, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.9% higher