Indianola, Iowa vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 8.2% cheaper than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,909 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Sterling
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Indianola, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower