Sterling, Illinois vs. Gurnee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gurnee, Illinois is 36.0% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,017 in Gurnee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gurnee, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Gurnee
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Gurnee, IL
Compared to Sterling, Gurnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher