Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Illinois is 30.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $28,755 in Sterling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Sterling
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Sterling, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher