Fruita, Colorado vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 20.8% cheaper than Fruita, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,608 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruita, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Fruita, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sterling
than in Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, CO vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Fruita, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher