Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 60.0% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $159,952 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Sterling
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Jacksonville, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher