Cost of Living Calculator - Clive, Iowa vs Sparta, Illinois


The cost of living in Sparta, Illinois is 23.8% cheaper than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,113 in Sparta, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Illinois is cheaper than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Sparta
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs Sparta, IL
Compared to Clive, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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