Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Sterling, Illinois


The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 45.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,559 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Sterling
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Sterling, IL
Compared to Portland, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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