Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 56.7% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,369 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Sterling
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Bowling Green, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher