What is a pro or con of living in Sterling, Virginiacompared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in Sterling.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling, Virginia copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $78,648 in Sterling, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELIZABETH_CITY vs. STERLING
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 57.3% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,648 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Sterling
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth_City, NC vs. Sterling, VA

Compared to Elizabeth_City, Sterling is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

53.8% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth_City, NC vs. Sterling, VA

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