East Lyme, Connecticut vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 12.0% more expensive than East Lyme, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $67,196 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than East Lyme, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Sterling
than in East Lyme, Connecticut
East Lyme, CT vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to East Lyme, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher