Beaufort, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 39.6% more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,579 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Sterling
than in Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, NC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Beaufort, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher