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 $64,097 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
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower