Sterling, Virginia vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is 15.8% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,081 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Harpers Ferry
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Harpers Ferry, WV
Compared to Sterling, Harpers Ferry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower