Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Sterling, Illinois


The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 21.6% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,817 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sterling
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Sterling, IL
Compared to Baltimore, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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