Charles City, Iowa vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 1.4% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,708 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Sterling
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Charles City, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher