Huntsville, Alabama vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 46.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $181,283 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Sterling
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Huntsville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher