Sterling, Massachusetts vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 14.5% more expensive than Sterling, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,255 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Sterling, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling, MA vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Sterling, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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