Newton, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 36.2% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,890 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sterling
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Newton, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower