Bourne, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 6.8% more expensive than Bourne, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,425 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bourne, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Bourne, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Sterling
than in Bourne, Massachusetts
Bourne, MA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Bourne, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher