What is a pro or con of living in Sterling, Massachusettscompared to Paxton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Sterling.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling, Massachusetts copmared to Paxton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Paxton, Massachusetts should increase to $52,015 in Sterling, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PAXTON vs. STERLING
Cost of Living Comparison

Paxton, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Massachusetts is 4.0% more expensive than Paxton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,015 in Sterling, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paxton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling, Massachusetts is more expensive than Paxton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Sterling
than in Paxton, Massachusetts

Paxton, MA vs. Sterling, MA

Compared to Paxton, Sterling is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

4.2% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Paxton, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Paxton, MA vs. Sterling, MA

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