Machesney Park, Illinois vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 8.9% cheaper than Machesney Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,547 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Machesney Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Machesney Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Sterling
than in Machesney Park, Illinois
Machesney Park, IL vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Machesney Park, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher