Sterling, Virginia vs. Nags Head, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nags Head, North Carolina is 13.7% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,020 in Nags Head, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nags Head, North Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Nags Head
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Nags Head, NC
Compared to Sterling, Nags Head is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower