Sterling, Virginia vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 21.6% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,233 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Bedford
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Sterling, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher