Champaign, Illinois vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 2.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,889 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Sterling
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Champaign, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% higher
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower