Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 22.5% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,727 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Sterling
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Arlington, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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