Sterling, Massachusetts vs. Rocky Mount, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, Virginia is 28.4% cheaper than Sterling, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,779 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling, MA vs. Rocky Mount, VA
Compared to Sterling, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower