Sterling, Virginia vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 29.6% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,699 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hartford
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Sterling, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher