Sterling, Virginia vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 14.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,480 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Cary
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Sterling, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower