Sterling, Illinois vs. Bella Vista, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 29.7% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,874 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Bella Vista
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Sterling, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher