Seattle, Washington vs. Sterling, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Massachusetts is 27.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,144 in Sterling, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sterling
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sterling, MA
Compared to Seattle, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower