Quincy, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 6.8% cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,654 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Sterling
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Quincy, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher