What is a pro or con of living in Sterling, Virginiacompared to Martinsville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 434% more expensive in Sterling.

What salary do I need to live in Sterling, Virginia copmared to Martinsville, Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Martinsville, Virginia should increase to $144,340 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.

MARTINSVILLE vs. STERLING
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinsville, Virginia vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 92.5% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $144,340 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
434% more expensive in Sterling
than in Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, VA vs. Sterling, VA

Compared to Martinsville, Sterling is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

92.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

477.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

80.8% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

28.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinsville, Virginia vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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