Sterling, Virginia vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 13.1% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,878 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Sterling, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower