Laconia, New Hampshire vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 40.2% more expensive than Laconia, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $70,085 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Laconia, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Sterling
than in Laconia, New Hampshire
Laconia, NH vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Laconia, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher