Sterling, Kansas vs. Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 42.1% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,056 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs. Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Sterling, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  98.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher