Freeport, Illinois vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 14.8% more expensive than Freeport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,386 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is more expensive than Freeport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Sterling
than in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, IL vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Freeport, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower