Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 17.2% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $41,387 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Sterling
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Chattanooga, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher