Paducah, Kentucky vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 72.9% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $103,729 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Sterling
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Paducah, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  67.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher