Sterling, Virginia vs. Groton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Groton, Massachusetts is 6.9% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $149,608 in Groton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Groton
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Groton, MA
Compared to Sterling, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher