Montgomery, Alabama vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 71.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $137,232 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Sterling
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Montgomery, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher