Paintsville, Kentucky vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 66.8% more expensive than Paintsville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $66,717 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Paintsville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Paintsville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Sterling
than in Paintsville, Kentucky
Paintsville, KY vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Paintsville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher