Anaheim, California vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 53.4% cheaper than Anaheim, California.

You would need a salary of $34,915 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anaheim, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Anaheim, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Sterling
than in Anaheim, California
Anaheim, CA vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Anaheim, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower