Juneau, Alaska vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 16.1% more expensive than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,056 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Sterling
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Juneau, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher