Olympia, Washington vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,786 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Sterling
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Olympia, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower