Athol, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Massachusetts is 25.4% more expensive than Athol, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,720 in Sterling, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Athol, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Massachusetts is more expensive than Athol, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Sterling
than in Athol, Massachusetts
Athol, MA vs. Sterling, MA
Compared to Athol, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower