What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Sterling, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Sterling, Virginia?

A salary of $152,000 in Sterling, Virginia should increase to $175,843 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 15.7% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $175,843 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Boston
than in Sterling, Virginia

Sterling, VA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Sterling, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.5% higher

Commute

11.1% higher

Health

12.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Sterling, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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