Sterling, Alaska vs. Rio Rico, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rico, Arizona is 22.8% cheaper than Sterling, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,031 in Rio Rico, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rico, Arizona is cheaper than Sterling, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Rio Rico
than in Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK vs. Rio Rico, AZ
Compared to Sterling, Rio Rico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower