Cost of Living Calculator - Alachua, Florida vs Sterling, Illinois


The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 24.2% cheaper than Alachua, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,786 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alachua, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Alachua, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Sterling
than in Alachua, Florida
Alachua, FL vs Sterling, IL
Compared to Alachua, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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