Dixon, Illinois vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 1.2% cheaper than Dixon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,379 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dixon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Dixon, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
6% more expensive in Sterling
than in Dixon, Illinois
Dixon, IL vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Dixon, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher