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STERLING vs. RALEIGH
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Sterling, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is
22.8%
cheaper
than Sterling, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$38,612
in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Sterling, Raleigh is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
36.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% higher
Commute
25.3% lower
Health
7.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
17.0% lower
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