Sterling, Virginia vs. Jefferson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson, New Jersey is 23.8% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,493 in Jefferson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson, New Jersey is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Jefferson
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Jefferson, NJ
Compared to Sterling, Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher