Sterling, Virginia vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Rhode Island is 18.3% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,837 in Johnston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Rhode Island is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Johnston
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Johnston, RI
Compared to Sterling, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher