Sterling, Illinois vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 0.8% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,419 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Rock Island
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Sterling, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher