Elmer, New Jersey vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 26.8% cheaper than Elmer, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,327 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmer, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Elmer, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Sterling
than in Elmer, New Jersey
Elmer, NJ vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Elmer, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower