Cost of Living Calculator - Beaver Dam, Wisconsin vs Sterling, Illinois


The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 12.1% cheaper than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,926 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Sterling
than in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WI vs Sterling, IL
Compared to Beaver Dam, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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