Minot, North Dakota vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 56.2% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $117,138 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Sterling
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Minot, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher