Sterling, Virginia vs. Braintree Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Braintree Town, Massachusetts is 9.4% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,922 in Braintree Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Braintree Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Braintree Town
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Braintree Town, MA
Compared to Sterling, Braintree Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower