Cleveland, Ohio vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $133,693 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Sterling
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Cleveland, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower