Starkville, Mississippi vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 61.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $80,854 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Sterling
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Starkville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher