Grand Rapids, Wisconsin vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 11.7% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,143 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Sterling
than in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Grand Rapids, WI vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower